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Trauma: Adoption’s Shadow

11/13/2018

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What does trauma look like?


Some common signs and symptoms of trauma-related issues include
  • changes to the young person’s mood, personality, and behaviour;
  • an increase in anxiety and fearfulness, including separation anxiety;
  • increased tension, irritability, or reactivity;
  • inability to relax;
  • lack of eye contact;
  • increased startle response;
  • avoidance of physical and emotional connection with caregivers;
  • problems with emotional regulation, including tantrum, explosive expressions of anger, or emotional meltdowns;
  • changes in sleeping and eating patterns;
  • lack of interest in normal, routine activities and social relationships;
  • regression to the behaviour of a younger child, such as wetting or soiling clothes;
  • oppositional and rejecting behaviour toward their parents or other important people in their lives;
  • problems with school attendance and/or performance;
  • problematic use of drugs and/or alcohol;
  • inappropriately sexualized behaviour;
  • fighting, bullying, or being bullied;
  • self-harm; and
  • suicidal thoughts or gestures.



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