Resource Guide
Helping Children Cope with Hospitalization
This resource provides information on child traumatic stress in the hospital and gives a how to guide for parents to help their child cope when they are in the hospital. View PDFRead more
The Power of Parenting during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Helping Children Cope with Death
This resource provides caregivers guidance about how to address the impending death of a loved one due to COVID-19. This resource includes information on preparing a child for a death, and saying goodbye. View PDFRead more
The Power of Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Addressing Fears and Feelings from Prior Losses
This resource provides caregivers guidance about how to address fears and feelings of prior losses that are coming up during the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource includes information on loss and trauma reminders, coping with separation, and the mind-body connection. View PDFRead more
The Power of Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mourning the Death of a Loved One
This resource provides caregivers guidance on mourning the death of a loved one due to COVID-19. It covers saying goodbye when you couldn't be there, understanding developmental differences in grief reactions, and tips on seeking alternative support if needed. View PDFRead more
Warning Signs of Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue
This resource offers a framework for tracking your levels of emotional and physical depletion, recognizing warning signs, and recommended steps for clinicians who are experiencing vicarious trauma or compassion fatigue. View PDFRead more
Addressing Trauma and ACEs in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
A brief overview of ACEs within the American Indian and Alaska Native context is provided here, along with a description of culturally enhanced treatments and implications for future research, practice, and policy. View PDFRead more
Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents
Simple engagement! This resource offers numerous activity ideas to engage with children or adolescents, including options with no supplies and screen time. View PDFRead more
Self-Care for Providers
A resource for providers - this checklist provides ideas for self-care strategies which can be implemented at home or in the office. View PDFRead more
The High Cost of Caring
Various professionals in numerous fields share their stories and journeys in navigating secondary trauma, also often referred to as vicarious trauma. From a woman working for Microsoft to address the "web's underside" (child pornography and the like), to a news reporter who documented war conflicts, bombings, and assassinations over his 26-year career, these individuals comeRead more
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