Actively avoiding things that remind you of a traumatic event. Children might try not to: - Talk or think about it - Feel big emotions - Do things or be around people related to it
In children aged 2-5 years
Not reaching out for comfort if hurt
Refusing to be held, hugged, or comforted
Not wanting to do fun things
Staring blankly at a happy group of children
Running away or getting distracted when something reminds them of traumatic events
In children aged 6-10 years
Spending a lot of time in their room or away from family
Not talking at all or giving short answers
Becoming very quiet and still or very loud and distracting when something reminds them of the traumatic event
