Friendship Difficulties: Why Children with Trauma Histories Struggle | #TRIBE Talk - Ep. 18

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore how friendship difficulties are shaped by complex and developmental trauma, and why it is essential to understand the pre-requisite skills children need before they can successfully build and maintain friendships. We focus on the foundational emotional, relational, and regulatory capacities that are often overlooked yet are critical for meaningful peer connection, offering a trauma-informed perspective on what children truly need in order to develop friendship skills over time.Check Out Our Episode Emotional Regulation for Children With Trauma Histories HERE: https://youtu.be/hNF_xTuYcaEEpisode Highlights:How early trauma impacts trust and social developmentWhy some children push peers away or cling too tightlyThe role of emotional regulation in friendship breakdownsHow survival strategies can show up in peer relationshipsWhy “social skills training” alone is often not enoughTrauma-informed ways adults can support friendship developmentBuilding connection, safety, and belonging over timeVisit www.tribecare.org for more information about TRIBE Trauma Informed Care