There's the big-T trauma and the small-t trauma. Every child we have had has had some form of trauma, and a lot of it often comes through the mis-recognition that is occurring within their communities, within the family, of not being seen and not being held. There are these underlying yearnings to belong, to be valued, to be seen for who they are. When that is met, the kids actually thrive and grow. It's very helpful at times to remove them from the family, get them in an environment where they are seen, involve the parents and get them to be really attuned, and the kids will bounce back. They come to life. You can actually see that happening.
On December 4th, 2018. See this statement in context.