The Family and Children’s Resource Program (FCRP) at the UNC School of Social Work’s Jordan Institute for Families, is pleased to announce a new 4-part video series about trauma and behavior in children, available on YouTube.
Part 1: “How Trauma Affects the Brain” – Educational Specialist Laura Phipps describes the effect of trauma on the brain, and what this often looks like in terms of children’s behavior.
Part 2: “Why Does the Cookbook Approach Not Work for Many Behavior Problems?” – Why traditional parenting approaches often don’t solve the behavior problems of children with a history of trauma.
Part 3: “The Importance of Relationship” – Explains the importance of building a positive, trusting relationship as the foundation for changing any behavior, and gives examples of how to do that.
Part 4: “Advice for Struggling Caregivers” – Provides suggestions and encouragement for parents and caregivers struggling with serious behavior problems.