A mortifying fail of a first kiss taught me that what feels like trauma in the moment might end up as trivia: helping teens develop emotional depth perception.
One of the most unique, irreplaceable gifts we can give our child in difficult times is our assurance that it will pass and not be as serious as it currently feels.
Before I start, let me quickly note something. We use the word “trauma” in two ways. One is the literal meaning. As defined by the American Psychological Association,“Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, crime, natural disaster, physical or emotional abuse, neglect, experiencing or witnessing violence, death of a loved o…