Dětská traumaterapie: Jak pomoci dítěti překonat traumata

When a child experiences something overwhelming—like abuse, neglect, an accident, or the sudden loss of a loved one—their mind doesn’t process it the way an adult’s does. This is where dětská traumaterapie, specifická forma psychoterapie zaměřená na zpracování traumatických zážitků u dětí. Also known as dětská psychoterapie, it doesn’t rely on words alone. Children don’t always have the vocabulary to say what hurt them, but they can show it through play, art, or behavior. Unlike adult therapy, it’s not about talking through feelings—it’s about rebuilding safety, trust, and control in a way that matches how children naturally learn and express themselves.

Dětská traumaterapie includes methods like herní terapie, technika, kde dítě přes hru vyjadřuje skryté strachy a emoce, and PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy), ověřený přístup, který učí rodiče, jak s dítětem hrát a komunikovat tak, aby se vztah zlepšil a chování ustálilo. These aren’t just techniques—they’re lifelines. A child who was ignored or punished for showing fear needs to learn that their emotions are safe to feel. A child who was hurt by someone they trusted needs to slowly learn that not all adults are dangerous. The goal isn’t to erase the past, but to help the child’s nervous system stop reacting as if the danger is still here.

Many parents think, "My child is just acting out," or "They’ll grow out of it." But trauma doesn’t vanish with time—it hides. It shows up as school refusal, sudden aggression, nightmares, or emotional shutdowns. And if left unaddressed, it can become chronic anxiety, depression, or difficulties forming relationships later in life. The good news? With the right support, children’s brains are incredibly resilient. Therapy doesn’t mean years of sitting on a couch. It can mean playing with toy cars for 30 minutes, drawing pictures of feelings, or learning how to say "no" in a safe space. What matters most isn’t the method—it’s the presence of a calm, consistent adult who doesn’t rush, judge, or fix, but simply holds space.

Here you’ll find real, practical insights from therapists working in Liberec and across the Czech Republic. You’ll learn how to recognize signs your child might need help, what to expect in a session, and which approaches actually work for different types of trauma—from bullying to divorce to witnessing violence. No theory. No jargon. Just what helps—when it matters most.