Category Archives: Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

The Beginnings – A Regional Model Program for Traumatized Children

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Gerry Vassar

Recently, I have been writing about childhood trauma and the needs of children from infancy to age five. I can’t think of two more important issues than childhood trauma and the impact we can have on children through our early childhood education … Continue reading →

Now That We Heard About Trauma, What Do We Do Next?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Gerry Vassar

In the past few months on the Lakeside Connect blog, I have focused on the impact of trauma to children and adults. Hopefully, if you have been following, you have been able to glimpse how critical this issue is to our … Continue reading →

Become A Trauma-informed Advocate

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Gerry Vassar

I have been writing extensively on the subject of childhood and adult trauma. I recognize that this has been not only a lot of information, but that it may be difficult to think about and hard to digest. Yet, a large … Continue reading →

Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Gerry Vassar

As we wind down this lengthy series of posts on trauma in children and adults, it is important that we look at some of the therapies that give us promise to recover from trauma and its consequences. We are very blessed at … Continue reading →

Effective Ways to Deal with Trauma Flashbacks

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Gerry Vassar

Some individuals who have had previous trauma may actually relive that trauma through what is called a “flashback.” During the flashback, the person may feel all the same emotions and sensory experiences as in the initial trauma. Using the information below, … Continue reading →