Counseling
CACPPC Therapist: MacKenzie Lowe, MA, LPC
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The Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County offers individual services free of charge to confirmed victims of child abuse and their protective family members.
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Our clinical counseling staff work closely with clients to determine an individualized treatment program for each child utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
It is not unusual for a child to experience the following after a traumatic event has occurred:
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Nightmares
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Flashbacks
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Sadness
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Anxiety
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Ange
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Poor grades
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Fearfulness
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Drug/alcohol use
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Self-harm
Although these can be normal reactions to abuse, it is important for children to learn healthy ways of coping in order to decrease these symptoms. Even if a child does not exhibit any symptoms, it can be extremely beneficial for them to speak with a trained professional to process what happened in order to make sure children understand and feel safe expressing their feelings. With the support of a protective caregiver and effective treatment, a child can recover without long-term negative effects.
