Types of Trauma: Acute, Chronic, and Complex

Understand the distinctions between acute, chronic, and complex trauma, and how they affect your child’s emotional and psychological development.

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Types of Trauma – Acute, Chronic, and Complex

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This class introduces acute, chronic, and complex trauma and how each can disrupt a child’s emotional regulation, sense of safety, and identity. You’ll gain insight into the roots of your child’s struggles and learn ways to respond with steadiness and care.

Common Pain Points

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Misunderstanding Their Child’s Behavior

Parents often feel confused or helpless when a child’s reactions seem outsized, erratic, or emotionally shut down.

Overwhelm from Unpredictable Triggers

Many caregivers struggle with navigating their child’s sudden emotional shifts, without understanding what might be triggering them.

Guilt and Self-Blame

Parents frequently wrestle with painful questions about what they missed or may have contributed to in their child’s trauma history.

Module Benefits

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Clarity and Language

Learn the core differences between trauma types and gain language to describe your child’s experience more clearly.

Increased Compassion and Patience

Understanding the internal disorganization trauma causes helps you approach difficult behaviors with more empathy.

Grounded Support Strategies

You’ll leave with ideas rooted in psychodynamic theory to help create consistency, containment, and connection at home.