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Diagnostic Statistical Manual-5: Developmental Considerations and Clinical Implications for Young...
Discusses the implications of the changes in the DSM-5 as they relate to young children.
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Discusses the implications of the changes in the DSM-5 as they relate to young children.
Discusses existing theoretical and practical perspectives on family resilience and the clinical and research implications for children and families who have experienced trauma.
Covers current issues in family system assessments and family level interventions.
Provides information about how to talk to children about mass violence. This tip sheet describes ways to talk to children about mass violence, including how to start the conversation, how to deal with incorrect information, limiting media exposure, common reactions, and when to seek help.
Offers teachers guidance on helping students after a mass violence event. This fact sheet describes common reactions students may have, how teachers and school staff can help, as well as engage in self-care after a mass violence event.
Gives an overview of the purpose and utility of the CANS-Trauma Comprehensive as an innovative, trauma-informed assessment strategy.
Gives information to parents and caregivers about media coverage following a shooting. This tip sheet describes what parents can do to help their children, media exposure after events, and talks about what it is like when a family is a part of the story.
Discusses the complex trauma adaptations employed by LGBTQ youth and adults who have experienced victimization and polyvictimization.
Features experts in the field of early childhood trauma discussing some of the core considerations when working with this population as they relate to the DSM-5.
Discusses the scope of polyvictimization in young children. This webinar describes its impact in early learning programs and emerging intervention practices with emphasis on work underway in Alaska and Washington State.
Highlights best practices in screening and assessment for refugee youth.
Discusses the impact, as well as historical and societal context, of polyvictimization in urban communities of color.