Relationships matter: the currency for systemic change was trust, and trust comes through forming healthy working relationships. People, not programs, change people.
Bruce D. PerryRead
The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely he will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Healthy relationships positively influence a child's ability to cope with trauma and promote their well-being.
This quote emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships in a child's development and recovery process. Bruce D. Perry asserts that the quantity and quality of a child's relationships significantly affect their capacity to heal from traumatic experiences. He highlights that genuine human connections serve as powerful catalysts for emotional healing and personal growth.
Themes
RelationshipsChildrenTraumaHealingLove
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation on child psychology, this quote can be used to highlight the importance of supportive networks.
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