Nov 17, 2021-- Children living in families and within alternative care can and do experience traumatic events. These can be caused by violence, illness, parental death, natural or human made disasters, and separation. The COVID-19 pandemic and the changes, losses, and stressors it has caused is one more reminder of the difficulties that face children in all corners of the world. Understanding how trauma can impact the brain and affect emotional and physical development is of critical importance for those directly engaging with children and families. Trauma-informed responses vary according to culture and context; all of them recognize the importance of working with the child, family and the wider community to promote resilience and recovery.

This webinar, the sixth in the Transforming Children's Care Webinar Series, provided an introduction to trauma-informed care from various perspectives and vantage points. The webinar provided a basic understanding of trauma-informed care and different approaches and tools that have been used in a range of contexts and with various populations of children and those around them.

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