The following resources on Early Childhood Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.
Defines infant mental health and why it is important, with particular emphasis on the relationship context of early development.
Provides an overview of how working with bereaved young children affects a therapist. This webinar provides an understanding of loss from the child and caregivers' perspectives, including a discussion on how traumatic grief effects development.
Focuses on the effects of traumatic stress in infancy and early childhood.
Defines trauma in the early years and discusses the sources of traumatic events. This webinar describes the impact of trauma on a child's early development and discusses the role caregivers play in a child's response to trauma, as well as treatment goals when treating both child and parent.
Synthesizes research and clinical knowledge about typical brain development and the high impact that the stress response has on the developing brain. This webinar highlights the clinical application for clinicians and other professionals who work with traumatized children.
Explains how trauma, especially repeated interpersonal trauma such as sexual or physical abuse, affects a child's developing brain.
Screens children ages 0-5 for risk factors associated with traumatic stress.
Details information about interventions for children exposed to violence. This is a chapter in the Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute report Interventions for Children Exposed to Violence.