1. Children who have had previous counseling will not be
accepted into the Trauma, Loss & Depression: Intervention for Young Children Program.

2. Children must be between the ages of 5 and 12.

3. Be expressing one of or a combination of the following:

Trauma or Loss Reaction related to:

• Death of a loved one
• Terminal illness of a loved one
• Victim or witness of violence/abuse

Symptoms of Depression such as:

• Inability to concentrate - poor eye contact or incomplete or unorganized school work
• Low self-esteem
• Acting out/disciplinary issues in the classroom
• Thoughts and/or statements of death and/or suicide
• “Daydreaming” like behavior
• Fatigue or loss of energy- incomplete school work, appearing tired throughout the day, falling asleep in class
• Lack of interest in pleasurable activities: school, friends, sports
• Social isolation
• Statements such as “I’m bad,” “I’m stupid,” or “I’m not good enough.”
• Change in eating habits and/or sudden weight loss or gain

 

Symptoms of Anxiety such as

• Irritability
• Trouble falling or staying asleep
• Nervousness
• Repetitive behavior
• Anger
• Constant worry
• Fidgety
• Inability to concentrate

Call Jennifer Adonizio, 609-695-3739, to make a referral.