The following resources on Traumatic Grief were developed by the NCTSN.
Introduces learners to the symptoms of Childhood Traumatic Grief (CTG) and Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). It explores how cultural and religious rituals, holidays, school events, and personal anniversaries can both support and challenge grieving children.
Offers insights into the experiences of children and families facing forced displacement in the U.S., including the trauma associated with such circumstances; strategies for coping with unconfirmed death and loss within diverse forcibly displaced communities; and provides ways to use the NCTSN re
Describes how teens may feel when struggling with the death of someone close and offers tips on what caregivers can do to help. Translated in 2024.
Lists common reactions educators might see in the students with whom they work and suggestions on how they may help after community trauma.
Describes how school-age children may feel when struggling with the death of someone close and offers tips on what caregivers can do to help. Translated in 2023.
Describes how school-age children may feel when struggling with the death of someone close and offers tips on what caregivers can do to help. Translated in 2023.
Describes how teens may feel when struggling with the death of someone close and offers tips on what caregivers can do to help. Translated in 2023.
Outlines the feelings of young children struggling with the death of someone meaningful and offers suggestions on what caregivers can do to help. Translated in 2023.
Outlines the feelings of young children struggling with the death of someone meaningful and offers suggestions on what caregivers can do to help. Translated in 2023.
Offers information for caregivers on how to talk to children about war. This fact sheet includes the potential impact and considerations when talking to children about war, how to start the conversation, understanding media coverage, and how to foster resilience. Updated 2023.
Offers parents and caregivers information to help support their children after the loss of a family member due to homicide.
Describes how teens may feel when struggling with the death of someone close and offers tips on what caregivers can do to help. Translated in 2023.