There are many reasons why children in situations of vulnerability often have difficulties with attention and exhibit behaviours deemed difficult or problematic. In order to properly help such children, it is important to distinguish between more transient problems and those caused by actual neurological deficits.

Children and teens in vulnerable situations experience numerous sources of toxic stress. This daily exposure to stress is associated with a number of problems, in particular anxiety disorders.

This training focuses on interpersonal and cumulative trauma-sensitive approaches.