How does trauma impact an adolescent’s development? Adolescence is a time of significant growth as it relates to personal, interpersonal, and family dynamics. Children are growing and developing physically and emotionally; and the many changes brought on by puberty can be exciting, scary, and confusing—all at once. When children come to the Dakota Family Services, we assess their development by looking at their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning.…
PTSD can be frightening to experience, but the first step to recovery is understanding where it comes from and how it can be fixed.…
Trauma, adversity, and stress can be overwhelming regardless of the cause. Everyone experiences trauma differently and your feelings and experiences are valid. Here are 7 ways to help heal big 'T' and little 't' trauma.…
Understand what causes children with mood disorders and trauma to act impulsively and aggressively—and how safe environments and treatment can help them learn healthy alternatives.…
