Childhood Trauma, ACEs & Mental Health

”The children who need love the most will always ask for it in the most unloving ways”

Russell Barkley

Understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication is the first step in understanding children and young people who have encountered any form of trauma or adverse childhood experience (ACE).

There is a huge bank of research and evidence, spanning several decades, that teachers and practitioners can use to assist them in their daily practice when working with vulnerable young people.

Attachment & Trauma Aware approaches in education | ARC (the-arc.org.uk)