The following resources on child trauma were developed by the NCTSN. To find a specific topic or resource, enter keywords in the search box, or filter by resource type, trauma type, language, or audience.
Gives information on child traumatic stress, how child traumatic stress can derail development, the effects of childhood trauma, and what the NCTSN is doing to support children and families who have experienced trauma.
Describes child and adolescent trauma exposure and psychosocial functioning among NCTSN care recipients in residential care.
Is a centralized resource for providers and resource parents who are using or interested in using Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents in their communities.
Provides foundational knowledge to better understand The 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families.
Discusses the impact of trauma and the experience of young children in the child welfare system and the signs, symptoms, and consequences of trauma in infants, young children, and their caregivers.
Examines the evolution of post-disaster interventions since 9/11.
Describes how best to prepare our children for emergencies. This webinar discusses how to prepare for events from a community preparedness and resilience standpoint, as well as emergency preparedness within school settings.
Describes poignant moments in the response to the September 11 terrorist attacks. This webinar discusses the impact on first responders' work, the role of the NCTSN, and what has occurred in the last decade for the disaster mental health field.
Describes the need for an integrated system of care for youth with traumatic stress and substance use disorders.
Discusses the unique characteristics of young children in foster care as they recover from abuse and neglect.
Offers information to children about how they may be feeling after a tornado and ways to cope with those feelings.
Offers information to teens about how they may be feeling after a tornado and ways to cope with those feelings.