This video explores what happens when children turn trauma inward—blaming themselves, withdrawing, or struggling with low self-worth. You’ll learn how to recognize signs of trauma-related depression and shame, and how to gently shift your child’s inner narrative toward self-compassion, resilience, and emotional healing.
When Trauma Turns Inward – Depression, Shame, and Guilt
This class explores how children internalize trauma as shame, guilt, or depression. Learn how to identify these patterns and how to respond in ways that help your child feel seen, safe, and worthy of compassion.
Common Pain Points
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Misinterpreting Inward Struggles
Parents may not realize that their child’s guilt, withdrawal, or sadness are actually trauma responses. Without acting out, these children often go unnoticed or misunderstood.
Emotional Confusion and Misplaced Blame
It’s heartbreaking for parents to hear their child say things like “It’s all my fault” or “I ruin everything.” Many don’t know how to respond without reinforcing shame or invalidating their child’s feelings.
Feeling Powerless to Help
When children internalize trauma, parents often feel helpless—unsure how to reach them or how to reverse the belief that they are damaged or unworthy.
Module Benefits
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Insight Into Internalized Trauma
Learn how trauma can shape a child’s internal narrative, leading to shame, guilt, and depression—even when outward behavior seems calm or compliant.
Tools for Reframing Self-Blame
Discover developmentally appropriate ways to separate your child’s identity from their trauma, and help them begin to rebuild a healthier sense of self.
Gentle and Grounded Support Strategies
Gain concrete approaches—grounded in psychoanalytic theory—to remain emotionally steady, validate your child’s experience, and encourage a more compassionate self-view.
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