Trauma and resiliency in children

This study examined whether or not children who have been exposed to trauma can still live a successful life and be resilient. This study reviewed different protective factors for children and how these factors positively impacts a child's resiliency. There have been a number of studies that will be discussed in this literature review that have shown that if early intervention is put into place and protective factors are placed into a child's life the end result will be much better compared to children who do not receive interventions. The literature that was reviewed proved that children who had at least one stable and nurturing adult would be more resilient then a child who did not. The studies also stated that children who participated in extracurricular activities and were active in the community would be more resilient regardless of the trauma they experience.;In this literature review several articles were reviewed that examined how a child living in foster home views the child welfare agency and how they feel about foster homes. Another article discussed the necessity of having all child-serving agencies be trained in a trauma-informed approach. This article gave insight to social workers in the field on the importance of working collaboratively with other child-serving agencies. The ultimate goal is to protect the child from having to relive the trauma and to minimize the long term effects as much as possible.;The research studies reviewed in this paper support the theory that children can be resilient regardless of the trauma they have experienced. This study provides reason on why social workers should never give up on a child regardless of their past and that although it may seem difficult at the time, to always remember that one person can make a lifetime impact on a child.