The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog: and other stories form a child psychiatrist’s notebook

What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love and Healing.

How does trauma impact a child’s mind, and how can healing begin?

Dr. Bruce D. Perry, a child psychiatrist, has worked with children who’ve faced unimaginable horrors: survivors of genocide, witnesses of murder, kidnapped teens, and victims of family abuse.

In his acclaimed book The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry shares the stories of these children and their journeys of trauma and healing. He weaves together powerful case studies with his own compassionate, insightful approaches to recovery, offering valuable lessons in courage, humanity, and hope.

Through his work, Dr. Perry explains the effects of extreme stress on a child’s brain and reveals the surprising methods that can help ease their pain. He demonstrates that with the right support, these children can grow into healthy, thriving adults.

By understanding both the science behind the mind and the profound impact of love and nurturing, we can help heal even the most broken spirits.