October 7 Trauma Support for Children Some short paragraphs about the book. from intro? Is it possible not to experience immediate symptoms but to go on to experience long-term symptoms? What can we expect from working with a trauma therapist? What should I look for in a trauma therapist? How does generational trauma affect our response to trauma? Are there different types of trauma, such as hearing about what’s happening in Israel? What percentage of trauma victims experience long-term effects? My child worries that someone may harm our family and community. How can I offer perspective? I had a baby on Oct 1st, and I feel stressed, scared. Could this be postpartum depression or trauma? Does social and community support help with trauma? On Oct 7th, my 19-year-old was on the Gaza border, and hid in a shelter for hours. How can we help? How can I manage intense emotions without resorting to emotional numbness as my coping mechanism? Do people respond differently to the same traumatic events? How do children react to trauma? My 13-year-old has experienced a notable increase in weight since October 7th. What should I do? How can I explain what is happening without causing too much fear? Are there specific aspects of trauma unique to our frum lifestyle? My kids are anxious about our relatives in Israel, asking about their safety. How can I help them? Our son sounds sad on the phone and blames us for not doing anything to help. How do I know if my child is processing all these frightening events in a healthy manner? Does trauma affect children on the Autism Spectrum differently?