Building Connectivity in Safe, Supportive Spaces can Help Heal Trauma - Today's Modern Educator
Trauma affects millions of children every year and can create a long-term state of hypervigilance that redirects energy from higher-level cognitive functions. Depending on the severity of the trauma, these children may experience cognitive impairments that inhibit their ability to learn. Trauma can also increase instances of anxiety, depression, or drug misuse. Children in active conflict zones, such as Sudan and Uganda, have higher incidence of lived trauma, according to UNICEF, noting that aro...
