Children with Traumatic Separation: Information for Professionals

The relationship with a parent or primary caregiver is critical to a child’s sense of self, safety, and trust. However, many children experience the loss of a caregiver, either permanently due to death, or for varying amounts of time due to other circumstances. Children may develop posttraumatic responses when separated from their caregiver. This resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides information and suggestions for helping children who experience traumatic separation from a caregiver.