Features Alex Barker and Diane Lanni, the first family and young adult partners on the NCTSN Steering Committee.
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Events that refugees have experienced related to war or persecution can all be called traumatic events.
After a period of extreme heat, most families will recover and be able to return to their normal routines rather quickly. Most children will demonstrate resilience after a heat wave.
The SBI is a 30-item checklist that can be completed by a parent or therapist to assess the interpersonal behavior of children aged 3-17 who have experienced abuse or witnessed domestic violence.
The impact of physical abuse on a child’s life can be far-reaching. It is especially devastating when a parent, the person a child depends on for protection and safety, becomes a danger. Some children develop traumatic stress reactions.
Offers parents and caregivers information about trauma. This fact sheet defines traumatic stress and describes how common it is, how it can impact a family, and things a family can do to cope with traumatic stress.
Provides information on how parents can help their young children cope with the aftermath of an earthquake.
Provides tips to parents on how to help their young children cope and recover following a tsunami.
Offers parents, caregivers, and providers answers to commonly asked questions about child physical abuse.
Provides parents and professionals with the answers to commonly asked questions about the impact of domestic violence on children.