IMPACT OF TRAUMA AND COMPLEXITY ON CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The module Impact of Trauma and Complexity on Children and Young People provides a critical and practice-oriented understanding of trauma and complexity in the lives of children and young people. It systematically reviews and evaluates contemporary perspectives and theoretical frameworks, enabling learners to critically appraise how trauma is understood and addressed in professional practice. The module examines key factors shaping individual responses to trauma and analyses how these responses influence recovery processes across the lifespan, with particular attention to both immediate and long-term consequences for mental and physical health. It offers a rigorous evaluation of research evidence related to trauma assessment and intervention, adopting a holistic lens that recognises the roles of family systems and the wider social, educational, and care contexts in which children and young people are situated. In parallel, the module fosters professional self-awareness and reflective c