When Hard Things Happen

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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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  • 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

  1. 1Download the PDF and read at your own pace. There is no right order.
  2. 2Stop at the parts that feel familiar and take notes if that helps.
  3. 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.

Shalini Chawla, MD

About the author

Shalini Chawla, MD

Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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