Growing Minds is a supportive space dedicated to helping parents understand how trauma impacts adolescent brain development. Our goal is to break down complex neuroscience into simple, practical insights that empower parents to create nurturing environments for their teens. From understanding brain changes and recognizing signs to promoting healing and growth, Growing Minds provides resources, advice, and tools to help parents support their teens’ mental and emotional well-being.
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Parents play a crucial role in supporting their teen’s recovery from trauma.
Creating a stable, predictable home environment can help rebuild a sense of safety.
It’s also essential to encourage open communication, allowing teens to express their feelings without judgment.
Teaching healthy coping strategies, such as mindfulness exercises or engaging in creative activities, can also be beneficial.
Importantly, parents should seek professional help when needed, as therapy can provide a safe space for teens to process their experiences.
Check out this video!
Trauma in Children: What You Can Do to Help | Uchenna Umeh | TEDxAlief
Video Summary:This talk contains a discussion of suicide and sexual assault. Please consult a mental health professional and do not look to this talk as a substitute for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of trauma and depression. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t...
The WHO predicted that by the year 2020 there would be one suicide every 20 seconds. Did you know that? And that is not including the deaths ruled as an accident or the suicides not counted
Dr. Lulu takes us on a journey from her own traumatic childhood to present day children’s reality, as she paints a picture of the real reasons behind childhood suicide. In an emotional tell-all she also includes hope and instructions on how you can help her achieve her dream of a youth suicide-free world by the year 2025.
That’s around the corner, so you better hurry!
Sources:
•Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2018). The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child.
•Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (2016). From best practices to breakthrough impacts.
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