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PROCESSING TRAUMA in High School

eenagers may experience traumatic situations more frequently than they tell their parents. Our high school-aged teenagers may find themselves frequently exposed to stressful events through social media, access to news, events at school and social events. They are likely going to handle their reactions differently than younger children due to cognitive maturity, increased reliance on peers and more independence.

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