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For parents
Parenting styles and how they can influence a child’s development and vulnerability to abuse
Some parents emphasise obedience and discipline, whilst others give their child a great deal of freedom. There are also parents […]
About grounding techniques – How can you help your child who has been through traumatic events to feel safe again?
Children who have been through traumatic experiences, such as sexual abuse or other forms of violence, can sometimes have strong […]
When a child ‘seems fine’ – Signs of trauma that go unnoticed
As adults, we have a natural tendency to judge by what is visible. If a child goes to school, studies, […]
5 things we say to children and what they actually hear
Relationships with significant adults are the primary setting in which a child learns essential things about themselves and the world: […]
LGBTQ+ Children and Adolescents – Factors That May Increase Vulnerability to Abuse and Violence
Some children and adolescents gradually come to realize that the way they feel or perceive themselves is different from that […]
The Parent-Child Relationship: A Protective Factor Against Abuse
When we refer to the phenomenon of abuse of any kind against minors, we are implicitly referring to prevention and […]
Warning signs in young children that may indicate possible sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse is a painful reality and is often difficult to identify. In most cases, children do not directly […]
The Difference Between Discipline and Violence: How to Parent Without Fear
There is often confusion between discipline and punishment, between firmness and harshness, and between guiding and controlling. Many parents who […]
Psychological Assessment of the Child at the Barnahus Center
The Barnahus Center in Bucharest, the first of its kind to open in Romania, addresses the need for child-friendly and […]