Childhood trauma impacts attachment styles, influencing how children form relationships with caregivers and peers. Traumatized children may develop insecure attachment patterns, such as anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment. These attachment styles and trauma can affect social skills, self-esteem, and the ability to trust others.
Understanding how trauma affects attachment can help parents support their child's mental health recovery by creating a safe, nurturing environment that promotes secure relationships. This parental role in trauma recovery is crucial for children to rebuild trust and form healthy attachments.