Stress, emotional tension and routine medical procedures at birth may have long-lasting traumatic effects on babies and their families, and continue to do so as children grow. Brain development, learning capacities, emotional stability, physical coordination and self-esteem are all directly affected by trauma experienced during birth and other preverbal events.

Fortunately, there are new approaches to helping babies, children and their families work through the consequences of traumatic early beginnings. The BEBA (Building and Enhancing Bonding and Attachment) clinic in Ojai, California, is a leading research clinic in the field of early trauma.

During this talk I will introduce the main principles and practices of our work at the BEBA clinic supporting families with babies and children to heal these early experiences so that families can thrive.