Offers a bulleted version of the 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families.
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Offers information, from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, about child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Offers information for caregivers on how to talk to children about war.
Offers guidance on creating supportive environments for youth when scary things happen. This fact sheet includes information on routines, rhythm, and rituals.
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.
Discusses the differences between acute, chronic, and complex trauma and how each trauma type uniquely affects children. Emphasizes the importance of recognizing their overlap to provide effective trauma-informed care.
Explains how children of different ages may react to traumatic events and offers simple strategies for parents, caregivers, and communities to provide support and promote healing.
Explains how everyday sights, sounds, and experiences can unexpectedly trigger memories or emotions tied to trauma or loss. Helps caregivers understand these reminders and recognize how they may show up differently for each child.
Introduces trauma-informed care and explains how recognizing the impact of trauma helps create safe, supportive environments for children, families, and providers.
Helps families understand what trauma-informed care looks like in practice and supports caregivers in preparing for conversations that center safety, collaboration, and their child’s strengths.