The Impact of Early Childhood Trauma on Brain Development and Attachment
Written by Nadia Hale Early childhood is a formative time in life where the foundations of our cognitive, social, and behavioural development are established through a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. When trauma occurs in early childhood, it can have profound psychological impacts that alter neurobiological processes leading to maladaptive changes in the brain (Cassiers et al, 2018). The relationship between an infant and their mother (or primary...
