Syria’s Grinding War…and the children who suffer for a life-time…
How bad can it be? Most do not have a clue…
“Alexandra Chen, a specialist in childhood trauma, is on her way from the Lebanese capital, Beirut, to the southern town of Nabatiyeh, where she’s running a workshop for teachers, child psychologists and sports coaches who are dealing with the Syrian children scarred by war in their homeland.
“All of the children have experienced trauma to varying degree,” explains Chen, who works for Mercy Corps and is training a dozen new hires for her aid group.
Her intense five-day workshop is based on skills and techniques developed in other conflict zones, used for the first time here.
“They need to know enough to understand exactly what’s going on in the brain of the children they are working with,” Chen says of her trainees. Her course stresses the science of severe trauma, which can be toxic for the brain.”
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After reading this article today, my heart was sinking thinking about “how bad can it be” for the children who represent our future everywhere, not just in America. These kids and youngsters everywhere need our attention right now to help them transition to a healthy quality of life as adults. We can do more! We must do more!
Please take a look at my new Kickstarter non-fiction project, “I Worry About the Kids!” The workbook format and structure will guide parents, teachers, mentors, and others in helping kids emerge from a traumatic childhood to a more balanced and productive young adult experience while preparing for life as an adult.
Steve Sparks, Author, Reconciliation: A Son’s Story and My Journey of Healing in Life After Trauma, Part 1&2… PLEASE click the highlighted text for my author page and to order books…
