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After the Trauma: Helping Children Heal

Three families with very different circumstances come to DePelchin for help as they try to cope with the effects of trauma.
Watch their stories below.

The following segments are from a TV special brought to you through a partnership between DePelchin Children's Center and KRTK/ABC-13.

Scott Patterson and his two sons lost their beloved wife and mother to cancer. They came to DePelchin for help in coping with the overwhelming
feelings of grief and loss. Watch their story.

Tommy and Tori Tucker fled their home in New Orleans with their three children as Hurricane Katrina was threatening to destroy their home.
They didn't realize at the time that their family would be effected emotionally. Watch their story.

As an infant, Caleb was severely abused which caused delays in his social and emotional development. As he grew older, his grandmother
and now guardian noticed anger issues surfacing in Caleb to the point where she needed help. Watch their story.

DePelchin staff can help families cope with the various issues they face. Watch the closing segment.