1)technique
2)alertness and awareness
3) coordination and concentration
4)speed
5)power
6)timing
7)proper delivery of strikes
8)endurance and stamina
9)determination
10) confidence
11)yelling
Child abuse
- Is widespread and can occur in any cultural, ethnic, or income group. Child abuse can be
physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual. It can also result from neglect. Abuse can result in
serious injury to the child and possibly even death.
Parents and family members play key roles in helping children cope with trauma. It is critical to
the healing process that parents help protect children from further trauma, and help them get
medical care and counseling. The booklet, Helping Children Cope with Violence, from the
National Institute of Mental Health provides some helpful information for parents and caregivers
of children and adolescents.
The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides suggestions for parents to use in helping a
child feel safe after a tragic event, such as a mass shooting.