It is important that mental health providers, family members, and other caregivers become aware of specific questions to ask when seeking the most effective services for these children.
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The following interventions have been developed specifically for Complex Trauma and were designed to address a range of developmental concerns and competencies.
The following resources on Screening and Assessment were developed by the NCTSN.
The policy resources below address research, education, and training, and include NCTSN products and materials developed by the NCCTS Policy Program and the NCTSN Policy Task Force.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic ev
More than 80% of juvenile justice-involved youth report experiencing trauma, with many having experienced multiple, chronic, and pervasive interpersonal traumas.
An earthquake is a shifting of the earth’s plates, which results in a sudden mild-to-strong shaking of the ground. Since earthquakes are unexpected and can be very destructive, being in one can be very terrifying.
In response to the recent flooding, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has the following resources to help families and communities.
A windstorm is a storm with high winds or violent gusts that are strong enough to cause at least some damage to trees and buildings. Dangerous wind gusts are very difficult to predict and can occur without warning.
Even in the closest of families, it is sometimes hard to remember that family members may have different reactions to the same traumatic event.