Everyday challenges
Having looked at the types of ways in which trauma can influence memory and cognition it is important to think about how this may impact an individual’s life. Below are some of the everyday difficulties and challenges that may be the result of the impact of trauma on early development.
- Difficulty holding down a job.
- Chaotic lifestyle.
- Disorganised.
- Difficulties with shopping.
- Problems with housework or daily living tasks.
- Poor recall.
- Problems maintaining attention.
Support
Sometimes despite lots of support from services someone continues to struggle to progress. This can be due to not fully understanding exactly why someone might struggle to impose structure for themselves or why it is hard to learn new skills.
Having considered that this may be due to trauma during childhood development helps us to understand why a person is struggling. Knowing this can help when thinking about how best to support the person.
Consider more:
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