The OTHER TEARS series visualizes children's reactions to trauma and is inspired by a list complied by the National Organization for Victim Assistance.
It is dedicated to the children separated from their asylum seeking families by the US Government.
I have created a book to share these images. If you buy one I will share one for free with a trauma center or other venue to help share the series in helpful circles.
Each image is 12 x 16 on paper and is labeled here with the corresponding reaction.
Extreme withdrawal, quietness, always being well behaved, never expressing feelings or desires
Dependence on others for support and direction
Excessive crying
Rocking back and forth
Paranoia
Regression to earlier childhood behavior
Excessive sleeping
Fear and mistrust of others
Disinterest in joining in with others
Sleeping disturbance
Loss of memory
Separation anxiety
Eating disorders
Inability to form relationships with other people
Feelings of guilt and responsibility
Extreme, quick, mood and behavior changes
Trembling
Feeling of foreshortened future
Loss of voice
Suicidal thoughts
Always thinking that bad things will happen in the future
Numerous physical complaints
Post-traumatic play
Loss of concentration
Difficulty meeting developmental milestones
Nightmares
Clothes and bed wetting
Being frightened of people
Thumb sucking