Using Trust to Support Children and Youth in Care
Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Children and youth in care struggle significantly with the effects of relational trauma. Relational trauma in this population is rooted in abuse or neglect between their biological family, non-bio caretakers, or simply the turbulence of the foster care system. Children and youth in this ‘/population are more likely to be diagnosed with mental illness when compared to other children. It is evidenced that the adults in a child’s life significantly impact the development of a child’s attachment style and relationship with trust.
With this complex trauma, it is most effective to concentrate on mending attachment-related trauma through various trust-based activities. By doing trust-based activities, caretakers are able to affirm a sense of safety between a caretaker and a young person in care. Reviewing each article provided insight into how different populations interacted with said interventions. The review of six scholarly articles supports the notion that using trust-based activities is a highly beneficial intervention to healing complex trauma wounds of youth and children in care.
Keywords: trauma, TBRI, trust, complex trauma, mental illness, attachment, foster care
Academic department under which the project should be listed
Human Services
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Denise Green
Using Trust to Support Children and Youth in Care
Children and youth in care struggle significantly with the effects of relational trauma. Relational trauma in this population is rooted in abuse or neglect between their biological family, non-bio caretakers, or simply the turbulence of the foster care system. Children and youth in this ‘/population are more likely to be diagnosed with mental illness when compared to other children. It is evidenced that the adults in a child’s life significantly impact the development of a child’s attachment style and relationship with trust.
With this complex trauma, it is most effective to concentrate on mending attachment-related trauma through various trust-based activities. By doing trust-based activities, caretakers are able to affirm a sense of safety between a caretaker and a young person in care. Reviewing each article provided insight into how different populations interacted with said interventions. The review of six scholarly articles supports the notion that using trust-based activities is a highly beneficial intervention to healing complex trauma wounds of youth and children in care.
Keywords: trauma, TBRI, trust, complex trauma, mental illness, attachment, foster care