COMMON SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA

anxiety 

fear 

decreased attention 

difficulty understanding social cues 

a decline in work quality 

worry about the violence reoccurring 

distress 

agitation 

risk taking behavior 

irritability with friends, teachers and even parents

sleep disturbance 

statement about death and dying 

emotional numbing 

re-experiencing the trauma (nightmares) 

withdrawal from their favorite hobbies 

angry outbursts 

absenteeism 

over and under-reacting

increased amounts of physical pain 

 recreating an emotional event 

they start avoiding certain places, people and things