Trauma Impacts

Jessica Stone, PhD, RPT-S, is a licensed psychologist working in a private practice setting. She has been a practitioner, professor, presenter, mentor, and author for more than 30 years. Dr. Stone’s interest in therapeutic digital tools, specifically using virtual reality, tablets, and consoles, has culminated in clinical mental health use and research for mental health, medical, and crisis settings. She is the co-creator of the Virtual Sandtray App for iPad (VSA) and the Virtual Sandtray for Virtual Reality (VSA-VR). Dr. Stone is the past Chief Psychology Officer for AscendantVR, is a member of various boards, and serves as an affiliate of the East Carolina University College of Education Neurocognition Science Laboratory.Robert Jason Grant, EdD, RPT-S, is the creator of AutPlay®Therapy. He is a therapist, supervisor, and consultant and utilizes several years of advanced training and his own lived neurodivergent experience to provide affirming services to children and their families. He is an international trainer and keynote presenter and multi-published author of several articles and books. He is currently serving on the board of directors for the Association for Play Therapy.Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S, is a renowned clinical supervisor, international speaker, and acclaimed play therapist. As the author of best-selling book Attachment Centered Play Therapy, she brings unparalleled expertise to the field. With a wealth of experience as a play therapist and professor, Clair has significantly impacted the lives of numerous children and families. Recognized for her contributions, she is a sought-after expert in media, frequently sharing insights on children and family issues at both local and national levels. Clair’s commitment to advancing the understanding and practice of play therapy has positioned her as an influential figure, shaping contemporary therapeutic approaches for children and leaving an enduring mark on the field.

• About the Authors viiPrologue: Trauma Impacts xvJackie FlynnForeword xixIntroduction xxiiiClair Mellenthin and Jessica StoneSection I The Impacts of Trauma1 A Foundation for Human Connection and the Impact of Trauma 3Fiona Hill2 Dimensions of Deprivation 15Rachel A. Altvater3 Impact on Abilities for Personal Self-Care 27Mary Anne Peabody4 Relational Trauma in the Family System 41Clair Mellenthin and Leanne Rohrbach-Stange5 Trauma Impacts of COVID-19 55Johnnie L. Jenkins, III6 Suicide Risk and Social Isolation 69Jonathan B. Singer and Margaret Ann PauuwSection II Trauma Impacts with Specific Populations7 The Art of Being Brave: Building Resilience in Children with Medical Complexity 83Patricia Carolyn Gilbaugh8 Disasters 97Steven L. Bistricky, Zara Kenigsberg, Mauricio Montes, Alexa Riobueno-Naylor, and Betty S. Lai9 Trauma-Informed Considerations with Neurodivergent Children and Adolescents 111Robert Jason Grant and Rachel Wethers10 Exploring the Depths of BIPOC Experiences: The Repercussions of Individual and Collective Trauma 125Liliana Baylon and Jose Tapia11 Working with Refugees: Creating Connection and Therapeutic Refuge 139Anne Stewart, Julia Linger, Jennifer Nelson Faulconer, and Hannah Jarrett12 Impacts of Attachment Trauma on Children in Foster or Adoptive Care 153Paris Goodyear-Brown and Theresa Fraser13 When the Helper is in Crisis, Too 167Lisa DionSection III Future Implications and Progressive Supports of Trauma Impacts14 A Process-Oriented and Multilayered Approach to the Global Impacts of Trauma 181Claudio Mochi and Isabella Cassina15 Inoculation, Protection, and Processing: The Powers of Video Game Use with Trauma 195Jessica Stone16 Utilizing Tabletop Roleplaying Games in Treating Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 211Brian Quinones and Shelby Somers17 Social Media and Trauma 225Kristine J. Doty-Yells and David P. YellsIndex 239