2023

Palestinian children may have traumatic experiences on the way to school, in their neighborhoods, or during the walk to the Spafford Children’s Center (SCC). Through the SCC Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Program children share their experiences, in small groups or individually, with a trauma specialist. The children learn to cope by re-enacting the trauma through play, plus movement and relaxation techniques help the children acquire self-regulation skills when they experience frightening memories or overwhelming emotions. The program also provides opportunities for children to express emotions through art and writing stories.