Medicine's Andrew Garner discusses impact of childhood trauma on perceived safety

Understanding your child’s needs after trauma

Boston Herald: Andrew Garner, clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine, explained that childhood trauma reshapes how kids perceive safety, triggering fight-or-flight responses and behaviors often mistaken for disorders. He emphasized that consistent, supportive relationships help regulate these responses, while unmet emotional needs can lead to lasting developmental and behavioral challenges.