In this video, Wendy, our Lead Psychotherapist and a Child and Adolescent Specialist. In this video she explains what trauma is and the way it may rewire a young person’s brain, leaving them in a constant state of survival, always on high alert.
Trauma happens after stressful, frightening or distressing experiences and how those experiences impact emotions, behaviour, and brain development. For many children in care, trauma rewires their minds, leaving them in a heightened state of survival, where they constantly anticipate danger.
At Flourish Fostering, we take a therapeutic approach to parenting, which involves looking beyond behaviours and understanding the emotional and physical responses driving them. It’s about empathising with a child’s experiences and building trust through consistent care and compassion.
Foster parents play a vital role in healing a child’s trauma. With the right support and training, they can help rewire a child’s brain, replacing fear with security and giving them the foundations they need to grow and thrive.
Together, we can help children flourish. Get in touch today to enquire about fostering.