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.
Defines child traumatic stress. This fact sheet gives an overview of trauma, describes traumatic stress symptoms, and ways children may be impacted.
Summarizes the NCSTN's response to the September 11th attacks and includes an introduction to the NCTSN and NCTSN 9/11-related activities.
Assesses the mental health component of a school’s crisis and emergency preparedness plan.
Offers guidance to school staff, administrators, and educators about the importance of planning for a September 11th anniversary.
Offers information to children on ways to help themselves and others after a tornado.
Offers information to teens on ways to help themselves and others after a tornado.
Offers parents guidance on helping their children after a hurricane. This fact sheet describes common reactions children may have after a hurricane, what to do to help, and self-care tips for parents.
Provides parents and caregivers with tips on media coverage of traumatic events.
Offers parents guidance on helping their children after an earthquake. This fact sheet describes common reactions children may have after an earthquake, what to do to help, and self-care tips for parents.
Offers teachers guidance on helping students after an earthquake. This fact sheet describes common reactions students may have, how teachers and school staff can help them, as well as self-care after an earthquake.
Offers parents and caregivers information about ways that children may respond to the anniversary of a traumatic event.
Teaches the application of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) principles and methods in cases where a child or adolescent has experienced the unexpected/traumatic death of an important person resulting in symptoms of PTSD, depression, grief, and/or behavior problems.