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Jump to navigation What is Child Trauma? About Child Trauma Trauma Types Populations at Risk Treatments and Practices Trauma Treatments Screening and Assessment Psychological First Aid and SPR Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma Trauma-Informed Care Trauma-Informed Systems Culture and Trauma Families and Trauma Family-Youth-Provider-Partnerships Secondary Traumatic Stress Trauma-Informed Organizational Assessment Resources All NCTSN Resources Training Información en Español Public AwarenessWho We Are Structure and Governance Network Members Strategic Partnerships Policy Issues Position Statements About This Website Contact Us GET HELP NOWHomepage OUR MISSION is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. DEFINING CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS The Latest Child Sex Trafficking: A Fact Sheet for Medical Professionals Talking to Children about War Trauma and Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family The Power of Parenting: Helping Your Child After a Family Homicide Loss Major Events Tornado Resources Hurricane Resources Mass Violence Resources Earthquake Resources Trauma Types Bullying Bullying is a deliberate and unsolicited action that occurs with the intent of inflicting social, emotional, physical, and/or psychological harm to someone who often is perceived as being less powerful. view Disasters Natural disasters include hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires, tsunamis, and floods, as well as extreme weather events such as blizzards, droughts, extreme heat... view Refugee Trauma Many refugees, especially children, have experienced trauma related to war or persecution that may affect their mental and physical health long after the events have occurred. view Traumatic Grief While many children adjust well after a death, other children have ongoing difficulties that interfere with everyday life and make it difficult to recall positive memories of their loved ones. view View All Trauma Treatments Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention CFTSI is a brief (5‐8 session), evidence‐based early intervention for children 7 to 18 years old that reduces traumatic stress reactions and the onset of PTSD. CFTSI is implemented within 30-45 days following a traumatic event or the disclosure of physical or sexual abuse. view Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. view Trauma Systems Therapy for Refugees TST-R is a comprehensive method for treating traumatic stress in children and adolescents that adds to individually-based approaches by specifically addressing social environmental/ system-of-care factors that are believed to be driving a child’s traumatic stress problems. view Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma for Adolescents ITCT-A is a component-based, assessment-driven, multi-modal treatment for traumatized adolescents (aged 12 to 21 years) and their families. view View All Trauma-Informed Care Schools Children’s reactions to trauma can interfere considerably with learning and behavior at school. Schools serve as a critical system of support for children who have experienced trauma. view Justice Children who come to the attention of the juvenile justice system are a challenging and underserved population, with high rates of exposure to trauma. view Culture and Trauma Trauma intersects in many different ways with culture, history, race, gender, location, and language. Trauma-informed systems acknowledge the compounding impact of structural inequity and are responsive to the unique needs of diverse communities. view Families and Trauma All families experience trauma differently. Some factors such as a child’s age or the family’s culture or ethnicity may influence how the family copes and recovers from a traumatic event. Trauma changes families as they work to survive and adapt to their circumstances and environment. view View All NCTSN Resources Rosie Remembers Mommy: Forever in Her Heart Video Resource Description Brings to life the story of Rosie, a young girl who is struggling after the death of her mother. This video walks you through Rosie’s story and illustrates how a parent can provide solace and support to a child after the death of a loved one. view Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online Resource Description Includes a 5-hour interactive course that puts the participant in the role of a provider in a post-disaster scene. This course is for individuals new to disaster response who want to learn the core goals of PFA, as well as for seasoned practitioners who want a review. view Talking About Suicide with Friends and Peers Resource Description Provides information to support youth talking about suicide with friends and peers. This fact sheet includes what you can do, action words, skills for getting help, as well as myths and facts about how to help as a peer. This resource is most helpful for youth ages 12 and older. view Principios de una organización antirracista e informada sobre el trauma Resource Description Este recurso ofrece principios prácticos y accionables que organizaciones y sistemas de servicios para niños puedan implementar en sus continuos esfuerzos para transformarse fundamentalmente en entidades antirracistas e informadas sobre el trauma. view View All Resources By Audience Families and Caregivers Child Welfare Professionals Justice System Professionals School Personnel Healthcare Providers Youth Policy Makers Join the Conversation National Child Traumatic Stress Network Tweets by nctsnCONTACT US ABOUT THIS WEBSITE SITE MAP PRIVACY DISCLAIMER THE LEARNING CENTER Offers FREE continuing education (CE) credits and e-learning resources. 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