Childhood trauma is prevalent in society today. With all of the recent natural disasters that have been occurring recently, it is almost inevitable that children will be impacted by these events and left with memories that may scar them for life. Child trauma does not only occur from natural disasters, it can also be from the parents. According to the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study (CDC-Kaiser), with a sample of about 17,000 people, around two thirds of the participants had at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), which is defined as either being abused, having household challenges, or facing neglect. Effects on adults who have suffered from child trauma include anxiety, alcoholism, and depression. In Kevin Wilson’s novel Family Fang, Annie, along with her brother Buster, are brought up by their parents (Caleb and Camille Fang) who exploit their children to create what they deem art. In her childhood, Annie (the eldest child) faces many ACEs which include criminal household member and emotional abuse. Treating Annie Fang’s trauma would be a challenge but it would be greatly beneficial to her.
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In order to deal with her childhood trauma, Annie would benefit from a combination of play therapy and cognitive behavior therapy where she is observed through play and then treated by using repeated exposure to her parents in a non-performing situation so that she can become comfortable around them, reducing her anxiety and discontent towards her
In order to deal with her childhood trauma, Annie would benefit from a combination of play therapy and cognitive behavior therapy where she is observed through play and then treated by using repeated exposure to her parents in a non-performing situation so that she can become comfortable around them, reducing her anxiety and discontent towards her