Understand the different types of upsets and traumas your child may
experience--and learn how to teach them how to be resilient, confident,
and even joyful
The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive and withdrawn children is
staggering--and still growing! Millions have experienced bullying,
violence (real or in the media), abuse or sexual molestation. Many other
kids have been traumatized from more "ordinary" ordeals such as
terrifying medical procedures, accidents, loss and divorce.
Trauma-Proofing Your Kids sends a lifeline to parents who wonder how
they can help their worried and troubled children now. It offers simple
but powerful tools to keep children safe from danger and to help them
"bounce back" after feeling scared and overwhelmed. No longer will kids
have to be passive prey to predators or the innocent victims of life's
circumstances.
In addition to arming parents with priceless protective strategies,
best-selling authors Dr. Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline offer an
antidote to trauma and a recipe for creating resilient kids no matter
what misfortune has besieged them. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids is a
treasure trove of simple-to-follow "stress-busting," boundary-setting,
sensory/motor-awareness activities that counteract trauma's effect on a
child's body, mind and spirit. Including a chapter on how to navigate
the inevitable difficulties that arise during the various ages and
stages of development, this ground-breaking book simplifies an often
mystifying and complex subject, empowering parents to raise truly
confident and joyful kids despite stressful and turbulent times.
