The Difference Between Childhood Trauma and Childhood PTSD

by JoleneApr 21, 2016In Children, PTSD0 comments

What’s the difference between childhood trauma and childhood PTSD? That’s a question frequently asked by parents, teachers, and medical professionals who work with children. Distinguishing the difference between childhood trauma and childhood PTSD is also crucial for anyone working with and caring for children.

That’s why the question is addressed in the second episode of my PTSD in kids series at Rising Above Ministry (RAM). This episode also explains how the terminology about childhood trauma and childhood PTSD is changing and evolving as more is learned about it. To watch the video, click on Defining Childhood Trauma and Childhood PTSD.

To read more about this topic, visit Childhood Trauma by any Other Name Is Still Traumatic. To watch the first episode of the RAM series, click on Special Needs Parenting Is Different Dream Living.

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By Jolene

Jolene Philo is the author of the Different Dream series for parents of kids with special needs. She speaks at parenting and special needs conferences around the country. She’s also the creator and host of the Different Dream website. Sharing Love Abundantly With Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages® for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities, which she co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, was released in August of 2019 and is available at local bookstores, their bookstore website, and at Amazon.