Social Environment and Its Impact on Recovering From Trauma

Social Environment and Its Impact on Recovering From Trauma

Tina had no extended family members that cared for her and her family. There is no mention of a father figure in Tina’s life, and her grandfather was unsupportive. No uncles or older brothers in her life could paint a good picture of men in Tina’s life by being protective and loving to her and her family (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017). However, Tina’s experience with Dr Perry created a safe environment for Tina, as she, for the first time in her life, met a man who didn’t want to take advantage of her but was interested in a better life for her. Dr Perry ensured that Tina had positive experiences and was no longer afraid, which helped her brain heal and trigger positive behaviors from within her. Since her behaviors emanated from the immense stress her brain had endured, having good experiences reversed the damage and geared Tina into a more acceptable character.

References

Horst, R., & Hazel, A. (2008). The boy who was raised as a dog and other stories from a child psychiatrist’s notebook. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 47(9), 1097–1098. Web.

Perry, B. D., & Szalavitz, M. (2017). The boy who was raised as a dog: And other stories from a child psychiatrist’s notebook–What traumatised children can teach us about loss, love, and healing. Hachette UK.