Childhood and trauma

"What is trauma? Which traumatic events are children exposed to? What reactions do traumatic experiences during childhood evoke? How can the affected children be helped? Who helps the caregiver? What role does the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child play in the protection of children?" "The present book attempts to answer these questions and takes a broad approach to the subject of "Childhood and Trauma". It examines in detail separation, sexual abuse and war, all of which are particularly traumatizing to children, and how they are dealt with in different cultures." "In addition to describing the causes and impacts of trauma, the book also gives special attention to healing and helping traumatized children." ""Children and Trauma" is intended for psychologists, psychotherapists, educators, social workers as well as a broader audience of professional caregivers and anyone interested in the subject."--BOOK JACKET.