Conditions We Treat
Trauma-informed assessment and personalised support for children and young people whose emotional wellbeing, behaviour or everyday functioning may have been affected by distressing experiences.
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Understanding Trauma-Related Disorders
Trauma-related disorders can develop following an experience, or series of experiences, that leaves a child or young person feeling unsafe, overwhelmed or unable to cope.
These experiences may affect the child's emotions, thoughts, behaviour, relationships and sense of safety. Some children show signs soon afterwards, while others may experience difficulties later.
Not every child who experiences a distressing event will develop a trauma-related disorder. Responses vary according to the child, their circumstances and the support available to them.
Possible Signs of Trauma-Related Difficulties
Individual signs do not confirm a trauma-related disorder and may have other explanations.
Trauma Across Everyday Life
Trauma-related difficulties can affect a child's ability to feel safe, build trusting relationships, attend school and participate in everyday routines.
Some children may avoid situations that remind them of the experience, while others may become more withdrawn, emotionally overwhelmed or dependent on familiar adults. Sleep disruption and heightened alertness may also affect concentration, learning and behaviour. The impact will vary according to the child's experiences, age, environment and individual needs.
Our Approach
Care is delivered through a trauma-informed approach centred around safety, trust, choice, collaboration and empowerment.
Depending on the child's needs and readiness, support may involve trauma-informed psychological therapy, emotional regulation strategies, parent guidance, family-based support, school recommendations, mental health nursing or psychiatric input. Children will not be pressured to discuss experiences before they are ready or where doing so is not clinically appropriate.
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Following assessment, support may include trauma-informed psychological therapy, emotional regulation strategies, parent guidance, family-based support or school recommendations. Care is guided by five core principles:
Supporting the child's physical and emotional sense of safety.
Using clear communication, transparency and appropriate boundaries.
Involving the child and family in decisions and pacing.
Developing the understanding and care plan together.
Recognising the child's strengths, voice and capacity for development.
Urgent Support
Hiba by Anthalora is an outpatient service and does not provide emergency or crisis intervention.
If a child or young person is in immediate danger, at risk of harming themselves or others, or requires urgent medical or psychiatric attention, contact the appropriate UAE emergency service or attend the nearest emergency department. Please do not wait for an outpatient appointment.
The Clinical Pathway
Every family receives a clear and structured journey, from the first referral through to personalised intervention and ongoing progress reviews.
A family, GP or school gets in touch. We listen carefully and gently open the door to support.
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If you are concerned that distressing experiences may be affecting your child's wellbeing, behaviour or everyday life, our team can help you understand the available assessment and support pathways.
