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Medical Events and Traumatic Stress in Children and Families [1]

Partner-In Resource

Resource Description

Offers information to providers about the impact of traumatic medical events. This presentation describes definitions and key concepts in traumatic stress after medical trauma; stress versus traumatic stress; why medical events can potentially lead to traumatic stress; has examples of working with families with cancer, injury, or intensive care experiences; and provides recommendations.

Resource Type: 
Type: Special Resource
Trauma Type: 
Medical Trauma
Language: 
English
Audience: 
Healthcare Providers
Mental Health Professionals
Published in 2011

Source URL:https://www.nctsn.org/resources/medical-events-and-traumatic-stress-children-and-families

Links
[1] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/medical-events-and-traumatic-stress-children-and-families