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According to Brooks Keeshin, MD, one of the developers of the course, most children who undergo traumatic experiences cope well enough with appropriate support from their families. Some need just a little extra support, perhaps from their PCP or another caring professional.
A few suffer traumatic stress that seriously affects their psychological well-being and their ability to function well in school, at home, and with friends.
Addressing Trauma in Pediatric Primary Care helps PCPs discern how much help each child needs and gives them the tools to provide that help. The emphasis is on evidence-based treatments including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Keeshin outlined the basics in our most recent blog, Treating Pediatric Trauma.
We were heartened by the response to the inaugural session of Addressing Trauma in Pediatric Primary Care. If you follow us on social media, you'll be among the first to know when we offer it again!
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