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Nov 2023
1h 6m

Trauma-Informed OT with Adolescents

Jayson Davies
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Are you aware of the hidden traumas that adolescents face daily that can sometimes go unnoticed? In this episode Dr. Park sheds light on the subtle negative experiences that may go unnoticed but have a long-term impact on these young lives. The discussion also takes us beyond traditional understandings of trauma to recognize the broader spectrum that encompa ... Show More
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