Effects Of Childhood Trauma.pptx

Effects of childhood traumaStudent’s nameinstitution affiliation date Introduction Trauma, according to Dye (2018), is defined as a perceived experience related to death, physical integrity, or injury, that eventually leads to feelings of terror, fear, or strandedSome traumatic events include violence, neglect, loss of a loved one, war, and disasters among other horrific experiences (Dye, 2018). Childhood trauma, also referred to as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), leads to lasting harmful effects as the affected child grows to adulthood Effects of childhood traumaLong term effects of neglect and child abuseChild abuse and neglect are emotionally hurting events deemed as childhood trauma. Rather than the common physical injuries suffered by most children as a result of maltreatment, a child’s reaction to neglect and abuse may have long-term effects that may sometimes be intergenerational (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2019). Effects of childhood traumaThe effects can be broadly classified into four; psychological, behavioral, physiological, and neurological consequences (Dye, 2018).Psychological effects- trauma exposure has been linked to childhood and adult psychopathologies such as depression and anxiety, attention deficit and hyperactive disorder (ADHD), and other personality disorders. There are also cognitive, emotional, and social incompetencies, including a higher risk of developing chronic illnesses. (Cummings et al, 2012).