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The following resources on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) were developed by the NCTSN.
The following resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress were developed by the NCTSN.
Screening and assessment are critically important to ensure vulnerable youth and youth who are trafficked are identified and appropriate and effective services are provided.
Children's reactions to trauma can interfere considerably with learning and behavior at school. Schools serve as a critical system of support for children who have experienced trauma.
Semi-structured caregiver report measure used to assess PTSD in children 0-7 years of age.
There are many reasons to work with an NCTSN TIOA coach. Find out what they are here.
Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) is a model that addresses the primary reason that care is typically sought for a traumatized child: The child expresses episodes of uncontrolled emotion (e.g.
September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008.
Is a handout from Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA).