Children affected by parents' behavior following trauma

Friday, May 2, 2008 - 10:28 in Psychology & Sociology

A new study in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy examines the role that specific parenting practices may play in children`s adjustment after trauma. The study suggests that the quality of parenting practices following trauma can mediate the relationship between trauma exposure and child adjustment. The study finds that certain parenting behaviors have the potential to significantly improve children`s outcomes.

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