Review Of Michael Caton Jones And Central Station Directed...

Ludovica Bernabei Professor Prapopoulos ENC 1101 5 December 2016 THE LOSS OF CHILDHOOD DUE TO TRAUMAS The actions, emotions, and distorted memories of children may be the result of the interpretation of a subconscious mind aspiring to accept past experiences. Children register circumstances in an imprecise and unclear manner due to the sensibility and the naà ¯vetà © of their mind which may cause significant repercussions in their lives. The mind of children struggles to elaborate lived or witnessed traumatic experiences, which can result in a forced growth of the child in adulthood with various reactions such as restlessness, agitation, and fear of abandonment. Films such as This Boy’s Life directed by Michael Caton-Jones and Central Station directed by Walter Salles portray a journey of self-discovery of characters who faced challenging and tragic experiences throughout their childhood. Reactions to events people experience are unique and subjective to each individual being strictly related to the mind’s interpretation of the eve nt, therefore children define and defy simply based upon the child’s level of comprehension from lived or observed experiences. Francine Cournos, author of â€Å"The Trauma Of Profound Childhood Loss: A Personal And Professional Perspective† examines the relationship between childhood loss and trauma symptoms, having experienced family bereavement and being placed into foster care. â€Å"Evidence Based Trauma Treatment For Children And Youth† is an article