Diffuculty Sleeping is a Common Problem with Extreme Stress

Dr. Patricia Gerbarg

Pioneering Clinical Psychiatrist, Author

Dr. Richard Brown

Pioneering Clinical Psychiatrist

Somiari Fubara

Mental Health Specialist, GEANCO Foundation

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Diffuculty sleeping is a common problem with extreme stress

Difficulty sleeping is a sign of extreme stress. Children could be anxious or afraid to let their guard down and be exposed to nightmares or bad memories. It's about teaching the child how to sleep better at night.

How displacement instability & uncertainty affect children
Signs of emotional distress or trauma
Create a safe, consistent and healing environment
How to help children make sense of their emotions
How to hold space for children expressing their emotions
Manage emotional releases in a supportive way
Practices that help ease sadness, depression, & anger
Understanding sadness & depression in children
The roots of anger
Risks of destructive behavior & self blame
When children ‘act out’, don't take it personally
Smiling on the outside, hurting on the inside
Diffuculty sleeping is a common problem with extreme stress
Your voice and expressions communicate care
Patience is key
For the parents: be a healing presence for your child
For survivors: moving forward from tragedy to healing
Help overcome feeling of helplessness

Dr. Patricia Gerbarg

Dr. Richard Brown

Somiari Fubara

Diffuculty sleeping is a common problem with extreme stress

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