The NCTSN has produced dozens of webinar series, comprised of virtual presentations by expert researchers and practitioners, on various topics in the field of child traumatic stress. Most webinars are from 60 to 90 minutes in length and are available for continuing education credit.
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.
Discusses important changes in the DSM-5 related to Trauma and Stress Related Disorders in children and adolescents including the Dissociative Subtype of PTSD and the Preschool Subtype.
Examines the effects of polyvictimization on the K-12 school environment, particularly examining risk for truancy, drop-out, and need for special education services.
Discusses polyvictimization as it relates to the commercial sexual exploitation of boys and adolescent males. This webinar describes unique issues for both runaway and "throwaway" youth, as well as implications for contracting HIV.
Provides concrete strategies that organizations and practitioners can implement to increase access and improve responsiveness to LGBTQ individuals and families.
Defines CSEC and the scope of the problem of the commercial sexual exploitation of both girls and young women in the US.
Describe the fundamentals of Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S). This webinar offers information on how PFA-S helps to reduce the distress that school communities can experience after a disaster or violent event.
Highlights the content in the Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit: 2nd Edition. This webinar provides information about other resources for those considering using this curriculum within their agencies.
Provides an overview of the effects of polyvictimization on youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This webinar offers approaches to identifying this highly vulnerable subgroup and providing them and their families with help in recovering from victimization.