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.
Offers suggestions for educators about what can be done at a school to help a traumatized child. This tip sheet, a part of Caja de Herramientas Para Educadores Para el Manejo de Trauma Infantil, describes very practical ways to help children who have experienced trauma while at school.
Explains the elements of a trauma-informed child welfare system.
Offers advice to parents on helping children understand media coverage while limiting their exposure to distressing images.
Educates policymakers about the scope and impact of childhood trauma, offers effective solutions that can be implemented with the support of trauma-informed public policy, and provides information about additional resources.
Focuses on creating a trauma-informed law enforcement system.
Provides educators with information about traumatic grief in military children.
Provides parents and caregivers with information about traumatic grief in military children.
Provides medical providers with information about traumatic grief in military children.
Discusses Real Life Heroes (RLH), which envisions treatment for trauma as a hero's journey. This webinar describes RLH, including attachment-based therapy as well as journaling, other arts, and expressive elements.
Provides information for parents and caregivers about children and teens who have had a loved one die in an earthquake.
Provides information for teachers and school personnel about children and teens who have had a loved one die in an earthquake.
Discusses the intervention Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS).