Children's responses to medical trauma are often more related to their subjective experience of the medical event rather than its objective severity. Reactions vary in intensity and can be adaptive or may become disruptive to functioning.
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When assessing trauma and mental health symptoms in refugee children, providers should attend to engagement and cultural considerations as important first steps.
ITCT-C is an assessment-driven, multimodal, evidence-based treatment for children ages 5-12, with interview and/or standardized trauma-specific measures administered at 2-3 month intervals to identify particular symptoms and issues requiring focus
Proporciona información a los jóvenes sobre cómo hablar del trauma médico con otras personas.
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 parents talk to their kids about the disasters they may face and know how best to support them throughout—whether sheltering-in-place at home, evacuating to a designated shelter, or helping your family heal after reuniting.
Defines acquaintance rape, discusses the occurrence of acquaintance rape, and offers suggestions to parents on how they can protect their children.
Helps young children and their families talk about feelings and worries they may have after experiencing a large-scale fire, like a wildfire.