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Creating Supportive Environments When Scary Things Happen
This tip sheet describes ways to help children and families feel safe and connected during scary or stressful times. It suggests keeping routines, creating family …
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Talking to Youth When Scary Things Happen
This tip sheet describes how adults can support children after scary or violent events. It suggests that adults first check in with their own feelings, …
Understanding Refugee Trauma: For Primary Care Providers
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides resources for primary care providers to help them understand and support children who have experienced trauma. It describes …
Culture, Development, Trauma, and Socio-Cultural Responsive Interventions with Youth Ages 7 and Older
The video describes how traumatic separation and grief affect young people aged 7 and older. It describes the importance of understanding cultural backgrounds when helping …
Creating School Active Shooter/Intruder Drills
The document provides guidance on how to create school drills for active shooter or intruder situations. It describes the importance of planning and practicing these …
Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for School Personnel
The fact sheet is about childhood traumatic grief and how school personnel can help. It describes what childhood traumatic grief is, which happens when a …
Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Pediatric Providers
The document is about childhood traumatic grief and provides information for pediatric providers. It describes how children can experience intense sadness after losing someone important, …
Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for the Media
The document provides information for the media about childhood traumatic grief. It describes how children may react to losing someone in a traumatic way, such …
Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for School Personnel Teaching Military Children
The document provides information for school staff who teach military children dealing with childhood traumatic grief. It describes how these children might experience intense sadness, …
PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers After Disasters
The document explains typical reactions children have after a disaster, how to address those reactions, and offers examples of things you can say to an …