Defines child traumatic stress. This fact sheet gives an overview of trauma, describes traumatic stress symptoms, and ways children may be impacted.
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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.
Explores the complex relationship between bullying and trauma. Highlights how both targets and perpetrators can be affected by their environments and how these experiences shape emotional and behavioral responses.
Is a more accessible version of the 12 Core Concepts, written with simplified language to support understanding across a range of literacy levels and learning needs.
Provides information to children who have experienced medical trauma.
Helps parents and caregivers understand children's reactions to injuries, and advises them on how they can help children respond in healthy ways.
Identifies specific areas of strength and opportunities to implement STS-informed policies and practices.
Describes the UCLA PTSD Reaction Index for DSM-5. The UCLA PTSD RI is a self-report questionnaire to screen for exposure to traumatic events and assess PTSD symptoms in school-age children and adolescents.
Provides information about using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with children and families who have experienced childhood traumatic grief.
Offers tips for providers on sharing power in trauma-responsive care.