This is a running list for trauma-informed care websites and resources that aren't downloadable, so you can access them in one place. I will keep this list updated, and you can always find it under the Running TIC Resource List blog category (this will be the only blog in there).
If you have any additional resources, please post a comment below with the link, or send me a private message or email at gdimatteo@rrnetwork.org, and I will add it to the list.
As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions or help in navigating the site or finding something.
Resource List
Strategies 2.0: Creating trauma-informed early childhood learning environments
Recorded webinar from Strategies 2.0 giving an introduction to trauma-informed practices for those working with young children.
Sesame Street in Communities has many great resources on helping children deal with traumatic experiences, including articles, videos, workshops and handouts on trauma, how it affects children, and how we can help them cope.
"When a child endures a traumatic experience, the whole family feels the impact. But adults hold the power to help lessen its effects. Several factors can change the course of kids’ lives: feeling seen and heard by a caring adult, being patiently taught coping strategies and resilience-building techniques, and being with adults who know about the effects of such experiences. Here are ways to bring these factors to life."
"A resource is now available to help the growing number of families in California tackling heightened community stress. The Care, Cope, Connect resource, created by Sesame Street in Communities in collaboration with the First 5 Association of California, helps parents cope with stress and provide safety and security for their children."
ChildTrauma Academy is an organization working to improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research and education. In their CTA Library, you can find articles, videos and podcasts about trauma, child development, and more.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Healthy Foster Care America
The American Academy of Pediatrics and Healthy Foster Care America put together a Trauma Guide for primary care practitioners who many or may not be familiar with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the process of asking families about exposure to ACEs or other traumatic events. They have made several short documents available for download in English and Spanish that cover ACEs and its effects, as well as how to identify and address trauma. While some of the resources will only apply to the medical field, many of their takeaways carry over to anyone working with children with ACEs.
Coping with Trauma: A Collection of Resources
MAP to Inclusion & Belonging put together a Coping with Trauma resources page. This resources page collects articles, videos, and organizations intended to help people address the needs of children in times of violence and trauma. Some of the resources are specific to children with special needs and others are more general. Some of the resources are available in other languages as indicated.
CDSS: Foster Youth Wellness Project
"This site is designed to help foster youth and the adults in their lives learn more about pursuing wellness by providing links to youth friendly wellness resources. Here you'll find links to interactive tools, youth friendly websites, hands-on tools and worksheets, videos, articles, and more. All resources may be downloaded for personal use or educational purposes by foster youth and their adult allies."
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Complex Trauma
This website describes the affects of complex childhood trauma, provides screening and assessment tools, intervention methods, and other resources.
"Complex trauma describes both children’s exposure to multiple traumatic events—often of an invasive, interpersonal nature—and the wide-ranging, long-term effects of this exposure. These events are severe and pervasive, such as abuse or profound neglect. They usually occur early in life and can disrupt many aspects of the child’s development and the formation of a sense of self. Since these events often occur with a caregiver, they interfere with the child’s ability to form a secure attachment. Many aspects of a child’s healthy physical and mental development rely on this primary source of safety and stability."
Kidsdata.org: Childhood Adversity and Resilience
Kidsdata.org allows you to look at various data on the health and well-being of children across California. This page is specifically on ACEs and resilience, so you can see what the most common adverse childhood experiences are for the children in your community, as well as get a snapshot of the prevalence of resiliency factors.
Caregiving Challenge Estimator
Childtrauma Academy Products - The Caregiving Challenge Estimator (CCE) is intended to provide an estimate of the caregiving 'burden' facing a primary caregiver at a given moment in time. Prices range from $4-$6 per report.
Five for Families
Website from the Five for Families public awareness campaign that explains the Strengthening Families 5 Protective Factors to parents. It has parent-friendly language, videos, questions to consider, and parenting ideas.
Arizona ACE Consortium
In 2007, an Arizona think tank began to determine what could be done based on the ACE study findings. This think tank has evolved into the AZ ACE Consortium. The site provides numerous resources to "train the trainer" and includes materials translated into Spanish.
Loma Linda University Whole Child Assessment
Whole Child Assessment, which is being used by pediatricians to screen for ACEs at Loma Linda University. It is available in English and Spanish.
A Guide to Toxic Stress
Chances are, you’ve heard or read something about toxic stress—maybe from the media, from a physician or other medical professional, or from a family member, friend, or neighbor. You may feel overwhelmed by all of the toxic stress information out there. And, unfortunately, it’s very easy to find misleading or incorrect information. The Center on the Developing Child created this Guide to Toxic Stress to clear up the confusion and help you learn the facts about toxic stress step by step.
A Guide to Executive Function
Executive function and self-regulation skills are like an air traffic control system in the brain—they help us manage information, make decisions, and plan ahead. We need these skills at every stage of life, and while no one is born with them, we are all born with the potential to develop them. But, how do we do that? The Center on the Developing Child created this Guide to Executive Function to walk you through everything you need to know about these skills and how to develop and practice them throughout life.
Resources in Spanish
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University Resource Library
A collection of trauma-related resources translated into Spanish. Sign up for their mailing service to be notified of newly released resources.
In 2007, an Arizona think tank began to determine what could be done based on the ACE study findings. This think tank has evolved into the AZ ACE Consortium. The site provides numerous resources to "train the trainer" and includes materials translated into Spanish.
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University Resource Library
A collection of trauma-related resources translated into Spanish. Sign up for their mailing service to be notified of newly released resources.
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