Childhood Trauma and Recovery by Mary Walsh

For too long, the prevailing and damaging assumption was that once children were removed from an abusive or traumatic situation, they would eventually "get over" their experiences. This failure to recognize the true depth of trauma meant that the detrimental and often lifelong effects of abuse were ignored, particularly if appropriate support was not offered in a timely, expert fashion. In reality, traumatic experiences can remain with children throughout their lives, a recognition underscored by the growing understanding that a significant portion of adult mental health problems has its roots in unresolved childhood trauma.

This critical course is one of three presented by Mary Walsh, an expert who brings her extensive experience working with young children traumatized by abuse directly to you. Mary and her team developed and implemented a successful course of trauma recovery which provides the foundation for this learning. The course gives a comprehensive overview of the proven three-pronged approach used in this recovery therapy system. This integrated system incorporates individual therapy, crucial life story work, and the principles of therapeutic parenting—a holistic approach adopted by many specialists and proven over many years of challenging, vital practice. This course is invaluable for anyone working with children, particularly those who have been subjected to abuse, providing them with the expertise to guide children toward healing and recovery.