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Responsive Relationships Build Resilience: The Importance of Parent Self-Care<\/h2>\n

2022 | CTDTD, CTRJJ<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In this quick clip \u2013 Dr. Archana Basu highlights the importance of parent and caregiver self-care.<\/p>\n

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How Parents Can Help Protect Their Children Online<\/h2>\n

2022 | CTDTD, CTRJJ<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In this quick clip \u2013 Dr. Michael Salter highlights some tips and strategies for how parents can help protect their children online.\u00a0 (For more in-depth information on this topic see this page<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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What is Trauma?<\/h2>\n

2022 | CTDTD, CTRJJ<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In this podcast, Drs. Amanda Zelechoski and Julian Ford have conversation with other child trauma experts who help answer the question \u2013 \u201cwhat is trauma?\u201d\u00a0 The team discusses the difference between trauma and everyday stress and provides some helpful information on how childhood experience of trauma impacts our brains and bodies while also discussing how these experiences can show up in behavior.<\/p>\n

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How Parents Can Foster Resilience<\/h2>\n

2022 | CTDTD, CTRJJ<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In this podcast, Drs. Amanda Zelechoski and Julian Ford have conversation with four guest experts offering their perspectives on how parents can foster resilience.\u00a0 Through conversation, our guest experts discuss the big and small ways that parents and caregivers can help foster resilience.<\/p>\n

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Webinar<\/h3>\t\t\t

The Impact of Developmental Trauma in Communities of Color During the Pandemic<\/h2>\n

2020 | NTCSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Features Andrew Woods, a clinician with over two decades of experience working with boys and men of color. Speakers interview Mr. Woods and discuss the impact of developmental trauma in communities of color during the pandemic. This video also includes Mr. Woods describing his experience and work developing and implementing culturally appropriate, high quality, and evidence-based crisis response, mental health and supportive programs, partnerships, and policies for victims of violence and trauma to improve the lives of youth and adult victims of crime and their families in the Greater Hartford Area of CT.<\/p>\n

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Webinar<\/h3>\t\t\t

Safe Places, Safe Spaces: Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Environments for Traumatized LGBTQ Youth Video <\/h2>\n

2015 | NTCSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Introduces the viewer to the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth who have experienced trauma. This video discusses how to create welcoming and inclusive environments for youth who have experienced trauma and identify as LGBTQ. It may be used in conjunction with the discussion guide as a training tool or in supervision with staff.<\/p>\n

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Webinar<\/h3>\t\t\t

LGBTQ+<\/h2>\n

2023 | CTDTD<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Fact Sheets Resources for Youth <\/h3>\t\t\t
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Taking Care of You<\/h2>\n

2021 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This resource provides some tips and strategies to help youth practice self-care \u2013 including information on what it means to take care of yourself and some resources that you can connect with for support.<\/p>\n

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Childhood Traumatic Grief:\u00a0 Youth Information Sheet<\/h2>\n

2020 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This resource sheet offers information for youth to help them understand the differences between grief and traumatic grief, the signs and symptoms of traumatic grief, and what to do to feel better.<\/p>\n

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Fact Sheet<\/h3>\t\t\t

Teen Sexual Assault:\u00a0 Information for Teens<\/h2>\n

2015 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This resource sheet provides information to teens about consent, coercion, and guidance related to dating violence and sexual assault.\u00a0 The content speaks directly to teens about both risks and tips for staying safe.<\/p>\n

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Coping after Mass Violence<\/h2>\n

2021 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

SAMHSA NCTSN fact sheet presents information on coping after mass violence and common reactions children and families may be experiencing after a mass violence event.<\/p>\n

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Talking to Children about the Shooting<\/h2>\n

2019 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

SAMHSA NCTSN tip sheet presents information on how to talk to children about mass shootings, tips on how to start the conversation, and common reactions in children.<\/p>\n

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Talking to Children When Scary Things Happen<\/h2>\n

2022 | CRWS<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

SAMHSA NCTSN fact sheet offers guidance on talking with children and youth when scary things happen, including information on checking in with yourself, clarifying your goal, providing information, reflecting, asking helpful questions, and more.<\/p>\n

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Talking to Teens When Violence Happens<\/h2>\n

2022 | CRWS<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

SAMHSA NCTSN fact sheet offers guidance on talking with teens when violence happens, including checking in with yourself, clarifying your goal, providing information and options, reflection, asking helpful questions, and more. <\/p>\n

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Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event<\/h2>\n

2010 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This SAMHSA NCTSN fact sheet describes how young children, school-age children, and adolescents react to traumatic events and offers suggestions on how parents and caregivers can help and support them. <\/p>\n

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Tip Sheet for Youth Talking to Journalists about the Shooting<\/h2>\n

2013 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This SAMHSA NCTSN tip sheet describes a caregiver\u2019s and child\u2019s rights when talking with journalists and details the signs of a good and respectful reporter.<\/p>\n

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After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal<\/h2>\n

2005 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This SAMHSA NCTSN fact sheet offers tips to caregivers on how to help young children, toddlers, and preschoolers heal after a traumatic event.<\/p>\n

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Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers<\/h2>\n

2014 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This SAMHSA NCTSN tip sheet outlines the feelings of young children struggling with the death of someone meaningful and offers suggestions on what caregivers can do to help.<\/p>\n

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Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief<\/h2>\n

2014 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Tips for Caregivers: This SAMHSA NCTSN tip sheet describes how school-age children may feel when struggling with the death of someone close and offers tips on what caregivers can do to help. <\/p>\n

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Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting<\/h2>\n

2014 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This SAMHSA NCTSN fact sheet describes common reactions children may have after a recent shooting, how parents and caregivers can help them, and self-care tips after an event.<\/p>\n

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Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of a Shooting<\/h2>\n

2013 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This SAMHSA NCTSN tip sheet gives information to parents and caregivers about media coverage after a shooting, describes what they can do to help their children, and explores what it is like when a family is a part of the story. <\/p>\n

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Guiding Adults in Talking to Children about Death and Attending Services<\/h2>\n

2014 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This SAMHSA NCTSN fact sheet provides ways to navigate questions about death, funerals, and memorials.<\/p>\n

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Assisting Parents\/Caregivers in Coping with Collective Traumas<\/h2>\n

2021 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This resource sheet offers strategies to help parents and caregivers to consider and cope with the number of different types of stressors and potential traumatic experiences that can \u201ccollect\u201d over time.\u00a0 This resource provides guidance on what parents and caregivers can do to care for themselves and their children in coping with \u201ccollective traumas\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief:\u00a0 Tips for Caregivers<\/h2>\n

2014 | NCTSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

This resource contains practical tips for parents and caregivers who have a teen who may be struggling with the death of someone close to them.\u00a0 The resource offers some practical suggestions on what caregivers can do to help a teen struggling with this type of loss.<\/p>\n

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Cultural Responsiveness To Racial Trauma<\/span><\/h2>\n

2020 | NTCSN\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Offers mental health providers information on understanding cultural responsiveness to racial trauma, why it matters, and what to do. This infographic includes information on what is racial trauma, what is cultural responsiveness, how did we get here, what are the effects of racial trauma and discrimination, as well as your responsibility as a mental health provider.<\/p>\n

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Identifying the Intersection of Trauma and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: Part I: Key Considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n

2021 | NCTSN<\/span><\/p>\n

Addresses why providers should ask about sexual orientation and gender identity, identifies the intersection of trauma, sexual orientation and gender identity, and provides goals for the screener. This resource also includes what studies have revealed about LGBTQ+ youth and trauma and key implementation considerations for trauma-informed organizations and providers.<\/p>\n

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Mental Health, Racial Trauma, and Health Inequities Confronting Boys and Men of Color<\/span><\/h2>\n

2020 | NTCSN<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Features Dr. Wizdom Powell, an artist, Director of the Health Disparities Institute and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, and a Senior Consultant for the Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders, at UConn Health, who has worked to advance health equity for boys and men of color. During this segment, Dr. Powell will describe the impact of chronic exposure to racial and developmental trauma on young Black men and share how intergenerational trauma has affected families and communities of color. She will highlight creative pathways that can be considered to promote healing for boys and men of color who have experienced racial and developmental trauma.<\/p>\n

Watch the webinar\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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