A Trauma Informed Approach to Christmas

"During the Christmas period some children and young people can feel anxious and vulnerable, as well as excited.  This will particularly apply to our vulnerable students including those who are spending Christmas away from their families.

For some children Christmas may be a very lonely time, with very few presents or even none. Some children will experience Christmas as a time when adults are anxious, drinking more heavily and short of money.

Christmas can also be a time when family arguments and instances of domestic violence increase. For those children in care who have experienced neglect and abuse it can be difficult to let go of unhappy memories and ‘get into the Christmas spirit.’"

Download here an article written by Dr Adele Thacker in order to help schools alleviate stress for our children in care during the Christmas festivities