Trauma Through a Child's Eyes

Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing

By: Peter A. Levine Ph.D., Maggie Kline

Narrated by: Ellen Jaffe

What parents, educators, and health professionals can do to recognize, prevent, and heal childhood trauma, from infancy through adolescence—by the author of Waking the Tiger

Trauma can result not only from catastrophic events such as abuse, violence, or loss of loved ones, but from natural disasters and everyday incidents like auto accidents, medical procedures, divorce, or even falling off a bicycle. At the core of this book is the understanding of how trauma is imprinted on the body, brain, and spirit—often resulting in anxiety, nightmares, depression, physical illnesses, addictions, hyperactivity, and aggression.

Rich with case studies and hands-on activities, Trauma Through a Child’s Eyes gives insight into children’s innate ability to rebound with the appropriate support, and provides their caregivers with tools to overcome and prevent trauma.


“Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes . . . creates its own mold in a way that everyone concerned with the health and happiness of children will be grateful for.” —Gabor Maté, MD, author of Hold On to Your Kids

Critic reviews

“Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes is an extraordinary body of work. Healing ourselves and our children of the effects of trauma is of the utmost importance. The more aligned we are inside ourselves and with our outer world, the more we will be able to create peace.” —Debbie Robins, bestselling author of Where Peace Lives

“Some books are said, in their originality, to ‘break the mold.’ Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes goes one further: it creates its own mold in a way that everyone concerned with the health and happiness of children will be grateful for.” —Gabor Maté, MD, author of Hold On to Your Kids

“A truly remarkable book that captures the essence of what it is to be a traumatized child, while simultaneously helping us understand, appreciate, and facilitate their natural capacity to heal. Written with a deep sense of compassion and wisdom, this book offers clear insight to those who care for and about children.” —John Stewart, PhD, author of Beyond Time Out; clinical director, Maine Medical Center

Useful info

Great book to listen to. Both content wise and the narrator’s voice. It was music to the ear.

Must listen understand your trauma

Made me review my life and behavior. My life long traumatic events that consumed my life today that I wasn't aware of.

Different choices of how to handle life for the future

Informative

Wonderful eye opener especially when I’m a CASA court appointed special advocate I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to be involved or able to see it in a child.

Must read/listen, study, and apply for EDU

Required consideration and application for all educators who prioritize student well being and healthy society building.

Wisdom of the child

My experience as a retired educator of young children, results in experiences, techniques, and approaches explained in this book as being insightful and beneficial for children, parents, and all who interact with children.