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When Hard Things Happen
A gentle guide for kids and parents to understanding childhood trauma, PTSD, and intergenerational healing. It explains what happens after hard experiences and how healing can begin.
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Written by Shalini Chawla, MD, Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
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Inside this guide
- A gentle guide for kids and parents to understanding childhood trauma, PTSD, and intergenerational healing.
- It explains what happens after hard experiences and how healing can begin.
How to use it
- 1Download the PDF and read at your own pace. There is no right order.
- 2Stop at the parts that feel familiar and take notes if that helps.
- 3Share what you find with a trusted adult or clinician if you want support.
Who this is for
Teens and young adults, and the adults who support them.
Educational, not a substitute for care
It does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified clinician. If you are worried about immediate safety, call or text 988 or contact emergency services.
If you're worried about immediate safety, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.

About the author
Shalini Chawla, MD
Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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