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Child & Trauma Psychology

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Child & Trauma Psychology

This learning plan is essential for mental health professionals, educators, social workers, and caregivers working with children who have experienced trauma. With childhood trauma affecting millions globally and impacting lifelong mental and physical health, understanding trauma-informed approaches is critical for anyone supporting children's development and wellbeing.

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2 h 23 m
12 coursesUpdated 6 days ago
The Boy Who Was Raised as a DogThe Body Keeps the ScoreHealing Developmental Trauma: The NARM Revolution11 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Child & Trauma Psychology with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Child & Trauma Psychology.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand how trauma affects developing brains, attachment systems, and nervous system regulation in children through neuroscience research
  • Master evidence-based therapeutic approaches including attachment repair, trauma-focused interventions, and nervous system regulation techniques
  • Recognize and treat complex PTSD, dissociation, and intergenerational trauma patterns in children with chronic trauma exposure
  • Develop skills to foster post-traumatic growth and implement resilience-building strategies in clinical and educational settings
  • Create trauma-informed systems and environments that support long-term healing and prevent re-traumatization

Understand how trauma impacts children's developing brains, attachment patterns, and nervous systems through groundbreaking neuroscience and real clinical cases.

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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

Exploring trauma's impact on children and pathways to healing through real case studies.

9 m
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The Body Keeps the Score

Healing trauma through innovative therapeutic approaches

9 m
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Healing Developmental Trauma Book Summary by Laurence Heller ...Healing Developmental Trauma | Summary, Quotes, FAQ, AudioHealing Developmental Trauma using NARM with Laurence Heller ...Transforming Trauma: Spirituality in the Healing of Complex Trauma with Dr. Laurence Heller, Creator of NARM on Apple Podcasts
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Healing Developmental Trauma: The NARM Revolution

Discover how early experiences shape your entire life and learn the groundbreaking NARM approach that transforms survival patterns into thriving. Not about what's wrong with you, but how brilliantly you adapted.

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Learn evidence-based therapeutic approaches and practical strategies for working with traumatized children, from attachment repair to nervous system regulation.

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The Connected Child

A compassionate guide for adoptive parents to heal trauma, build trust, and create lasting bonds with at-risk children.

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Rewiring Your Nervous System: Proven Methods to Heal Trauma8 Keys to Safe Trauma RecoveryThe Body Keeps the ScoreGetting Past Your Past
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Evidence-Based Paths to Trauma Healing

Explore effective, scientifically-validated approaches to trauma recovery, from EMDR and cognitive therapies to somatic experiences and body-centered practices that help reclaim life after trauma.

30 m
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Trauma and Recovery

Groundbreaking trauma framework reshaping psychology's approach to human suffering

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Explore the deep impact of prolonged childhood trauma, including complex PTSD, dissociation, and intergenerational patterns, with pathways to healing.

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Complex PTSD

A practical guide to recovering from childhood trauma and achieving a fulfilling life.

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Complex PTSD: Beyond Single Trauma Events

Discover how complex PTSD differs from regular PTSD, exploring the hidden symptoms of prolonged childhood trauma and evidence-based healing approaches that go beyond traditional talk therapy.

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8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery

Empowering trauma recovery with mindful, compassionate strategies

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Master advanced techniques for fostering post-traumatic growth, strengthening protective factors, and creating trauma-informed systems that promote children's resilience.

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Building Mental Resilience in Children: The Ordinary Magic Formula

Science-backed strategies for raising resilient children in today's world.

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The Optimistic Child

A groundbreaking approach to fostering resilience in children, backed by research and practical strategies for parents and educators.

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The Whole-Brain ChildThe Power of Showing UpRaising an Emotionally Intelligent ChildThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
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Building Mental Resilience in Children: The Ordinary Magic Formula

Discover the science of raising resilient kids in a high-pressure world. From Ann Masten's 'ordinary magic' to Dr. Becky Kennedy's parenting revolution, learn practical strategies for balancing warmth and structure. Explore how sleep, movement, and screen management create the foundation for children who can thrive through life's challenges.

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