Offers a bulleted version of the 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families.
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Offers parents, caregivers, and family members information about child sexual abuse material (CSAM) exposure.
Offers information, from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, about child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Provides an overview of child traumatic stress and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Updated October 2024.
Offers information for caregivers on how to talk to children about war.
Offers guidance on talking with children and youth when scary things happen.
Offers guidance on talking with teens when violence happens. This fact sheet includes information on checking in with yourself, clarifying your goal, providing information and options, reflection, asking helpful questions, going slow, labeling emotions, validating, and monitoring media and social media exposure.
Offers guidance on creating supportive environments for youth when scary things happen. This fact sheet includes information on routines, rhythm, and rituals.
Offers gentle reminders for well-being practices in times of stress. This fact sheet includes information on welcoming the body's stress response, completing the stress cycle, connection & relationship, emotion skills & practices, and mindfulness & attention.
Highlights the differences between stress and trauma by explaining their unique causes, effects, and timelines, helping caregivers, educators, and providers respond with the appropriate support.