Reflects the NCTSN’s commitment to using clinical treatments for children and adults affected by trauma that are grounded in scientific evidence and aligned with the ethical standards of clinical practice.
Reflects the NCTSN’s commitment to using clinical treatments for children and adults affected by trauma that are grounded in scientific evidence and aligned with the ethical standards of clinical practice.
Emphasizes the importance of understanding how historical trauma has shaped the experiences of African Americans.
Guides agency leaders, clinicians, trainers, and others in optimizing service provision to children and families affected by trauma.
Acknowledges that the experiences of Indigenous children have resulted in profound loss and complex trauma.
Presents brief vignettes from three dramatized therapy sessions with commentary from seasoned trauma therapists who reflect on their own experiences in working with clients of similar and different backgrounds to their own.
This resource has been retired. Please see our other resources for more up-to-date information on supporting children and families living with trauma and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Research indicates that youth living with IDD experience exposure to trauma at a higher rate than their non-disabled peers.
This resource has been retired. Please see our other resources for more up-to-date information on supporting children and families living with trauma and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Helps parents and caregivers recognize the signs and symptoms of complex trauma and offers recommendations on how to help children heal.
Links
[1] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/evidence-based-practice
[2] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/racial-injustice-and-trauma-african-americans-us-nctsn-position-statement
[3] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/prerequisite-clinical-competencies-implementing-effective-trauma-informed-intervention
[4] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/without-children-a-native-nation-has-no-future-position-statement
[5] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/opportunities-and-challenges-for-therapists-working-with-families-from-similar-and-different-cultural-backgrounds
[6] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/facts-traumatic-stress-and-children-developmental-disabilities
[7] https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/populations-at-risk/intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities
[8] https://www.nctsn.org/web-feature/rising-to-the-challenges-of-trauma-exposed-work-and-revitalizing-well-being
[9] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/is-it-adhd-or-child-traumatic-stress-a-guide-for-clinicians
[10] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/complex-trauma-facts-caregivers
[11] https://www.nctsn.org/Search
[12] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=156
[13] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=153
[14] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=154
[15] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=155
[16] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=158
[17] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=159
[18] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=160
[19] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=161
[20] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=162
Date: October 27, 2025
Author: Cambria Rose Walsh
Time: 5 minute read