Children who suffer from child traumatic stress are those who have been exposed to one or more traumas over the course of their lives and develop reactions that persist and affect their daily lives after the events have ended.
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Tornadoes are unusual storms, as their path is often erratic. In the same neighborhood, some houses may be completely damaged while others will not have been impacted.
NCCTS policy activities are guided by Ellen Gerrity, PhD, Diane Elmore Borbon, PhD, MPH, and Lauren Absher, MSW, in collaboration with the NCTSN Policy Task Force.
Hear what other organizations have to say about implementing the NCTSN TIOA.
The following resources on School Shootings were developed by the NCTSN.
Assists mental health agencies with navigating and understanding The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) website.
Offers parents and caregivers a way to talk with their children about hurricanes. This children’s book describes some of Trinka's and Sam’s reactions to a hurricane, talks about how their parents help them express their feelings and feel safer.
Offers parents and caregivers a way to talk with their children about tornadoes. This children’s book describes some of Trinka's and Sam’s reactions to a tornado, talks about how their parents help them express their feelings and feel safer.
Helps young children and their families talk about feelings and worries they may have after experiencing a large-scale fire, like a wildfire.
Focuses on addressing secondary traumatic stress experienced by child welfare staff, easing children’s transitions into foster care, and working with parents who have been impacted by trauma.