Trauma
Resource Guides for Schools
- Helping Traumatized Students Learn, Massachusetts Advocates for Children, Trauma & Learning Policy Institute - Resources and information about trauma and learning, plus the initiative for Safe and Supportive Schools in Massachusetts.
- Coping with Traumatic Events: Resources for Children, Parents, Educators, and Other Professionals, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers - Helps parents, caregivers, and teachers to recognize and address stress responses in children and youth affected by traumatic events. It describes stress reactions that are commonly seen in young trauma survivors and offers tips on how to help.
- In the Wake of Trauma: Tips for College Students - A fact sheet that helps college students cope with the mental health effects in the aftermath of trauma. It explains normal reactions, emphasizes the importance of talking about feelings, and offers tips for coping.
- Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S), The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD.A Field Operations Guide with accompanying handouts. An evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of a school crisis, disaster, or terrorism event.
Video
- It’s Okay to Remember (Video | 34:35) This video provides information regarding traumatic grief in children, addresses the three main types of trauma reminders, and illustrates how families can experience the pain of loss and then heal. It is appropriate for parents and others who care for children.
Multilingual Resources for Parents
- Psychological First Aid, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD. Field Operations Guide with accompanying handouts in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese.
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