Childhood Medical Trauma & PTSD

Learn how childhood medical trauma can shape a life. Learn what to be aware of and how to identify PTSD. Gain tools and resources that help you manage symptoms and heal from long-term suffering.

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Medical Trauma & PTSD: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Cope

What is Medical Trauma?   Medical trauma is a “complex negative psychological and physiological response” to a surgery or medical procedure. It is a form of PTSD. It does not have to be a response to a negative experience. It could manifest from a smooth-sailing medical treatment or diagnosis. A common thread among medical PTSD […]

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Parental Support: Mitigating Medical Trauma in Children

Do you have a child facing major surgery? This article isn’t here to alarm you but to raise awareness and provide parental support to those with children in hospitals. For child patients, Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress (PMTS) is a real possibility that you should be aware of. Symptoms of PMTS can affect children long after

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Heal from Medical Trauma: Tools to Transform Your Recovery

Recovering from surgery trauma isn’t just about healing your body—it’s about reclaiming your mind, emotions, and confidence. If you’ve experienced surgical trauma, you know that the emotional scars can linger long after the physical one’s fade. Anxiety, anger, flashbacks, and feeling disconnected with yourself and your body, become daily struggles. I’ve been there. When I

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How Childhood Medical Trauma Shapes Emotional and Mental Health

Childhood medical trauma is a subject that often goes unnoticed, yet its impact can be profound and lasting. Defined as the psychological stress that arises from medical experiences—such as surgeries, chronic illnesses, or painful procedures—this trauma can significantly shape a child’s emotional and mental landscape.   The Prevalence of Childhood Medical Trauma   Recent studies

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