Traumatic events and adverse childhood events cont.
A young person who has experienced any kind of traumatic event, may: – Appear withdrawn, irritable, easily startled, or angry – Feel guilt, especially if others died or were injured when they weren’t – Experience shock, worry, or fear – Have feelings of grief or emotional numbing – Experience unwanted memories – Find it difficult to sleep (285) A young person who has been abused or bullied, may: – No longer spend time with the usual circle of friends – Constantly check their phone or social media and get upset when asked to turn it off – Be withdrawn or quieter than usual – Be angry or irritable when asked how things are – Change their appearance, clothes, make up, or style – Have physical signs of injury, such as unexplained scratches or bruises – Avoid school, have falling grades, or receive threats of exclusion from education settings – Self-harm, have disordered eating, or begin to use drugs and/or alcohol (289) A young person experiencing relationship abuse may: – Perceive a partner’s jealousy, possessiveness, and even physical abuse as ‘romantic’
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