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367 | Night Terrors, Adoption, and Age-Appropriate Truth
In this episode, I respond to a question about a six-year-old client with a history of early instability who has experienced recurring night terrors. I explain why night terrors are not always trauma-based and how frequency, intensity, and impact on daily functioning matter far more than the behavior itself. I also discuss why periods of regression—especially after significant gains—are developmentally normal and do not indicate a loss of progress or a return to earlier levels of anxiety.
I walk through how CCPT supports long-term regulation across environments and why, in this case…
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