Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz
What’s inside
This book delves into the stories of traumatized children and the healing process from a child psychiatrist’s perspective, emphasizing the importance of love and relationships in recovery.
You’ll Learn
- Insights into the effects of trauma on children
- Understanding of how love and care can aid recovery
- Strategies for supporting children with traumatic experiences
- Awareness of the long-term impact of trauma on development
Key Points
- The impact of trauma on a child’s developing brain
- Personal tales of children’s trauma and recovery
- The role of empathy and love in healing
- Neuroplasticity and the ability to recover from early adversity
- Case studies from a child psychiatrist’s practice
- Strategies for helping traumatized children
- Understanding the long-term effects of childhood trauma
Who’s it For
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Social Workers
- Educators
- Parents
- Anyone interested in child development
About the author
Dr. Bruce D. Perry is a renowned child psychiatrist, and Maia Szalavitz is an award-winning neuroscience journalist.