Resources
TTN’s Trauma Therapist Listing
This listing is provided for the benefit of consumers seeking therapy for trauma-related issues.
Links to More Information on Trauma, Toxic Stress, and Trauma-Informed Care
The Tristate Trauma Network is committed to serving as a reliable resource for information on trauma, toxic stress, and trauma-informed care. If you become aware of other valuable resources, please email your suggestions for addition to this list.
ACEs and TRAUMA
WHAT IS TRAUMA?
Trauma results from an event, series of events, or a set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning…..READ MORE
TTN Resource: “A Parent’s Guide to Trauma” Download Free Here
A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO SEXUAL ASSAULT
Child Sex Abuse
The article can be a helpful resource in educating readers about Child Sex Abuse, signs to look out for, and what next steps are.
CHILD TRAUMA ACADEMY
The ChildTrauma Academy (CTA) is a non-profit organization founded by Bruce Perry and based in Houston, Texas. Parents will find many of the guides to child trauma helpful.
CPTSDFOUNDATION.ORG
Foundation for Post Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research.
Successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.
DRUGREHAB.COM
This agency/site provides information, resources, and treatment for people battling addiction and related conditions, such as PTSD. Includes information on the relationship between drug use and trauma.
Should I Go to Rehab?
Rehab offers an opportunity to detoxify from drug or alcohol addiction and learn the tools needed to avoid relapse. Medical specialists oversee most treatment programs. They allow a person to remove themselves from temptation and focus on recovery.
How to Help Your Child Cope with Trauma
Studies about the cause of childhood trauma date back to the mid-1990s. The Adverse Childhood Experience study 1 (ACE) was conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
JOINING FORCES FOR CHILDREN/RESOURCE LIBRARY
This site provides resources for children of all ages.
Kentucky Crime Victims Information Guide
THE NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK
Established by Congress in 2000, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) brings a comprehensive focus to childhood trauma. It is committed to raising the standard of care while increasing access to services. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and dedication to evidence-based practices, the NCTSN changes the course of children’s lives by changing the course of their care.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
The National Center for PTSD is dedicated to research and education on trauma and PTSD.
NINE TIPS FOR TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT TRAUMA
TED TALKS RELATED TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES Download this list of TED Talks.
The Link Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Later-Life Health
UNDERSTANDING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACEs) – Parent Handout
Understanding Complex PTSD: CPTSD Self-Test
Children’s Mental Health Disorders: Signs And Treatments
RESILIENCE
Center on the Developing Child Resilience Videos:
Getting Help with Childhood Trauma
Getting Over Grief: Understanding its Stages and How to Heal
Manage Your Stress – Intelligent
Military veteran substance abuse and addiction assistance
Parent Resilience Guide
This parent guide centers upon ten units around elements relating to the four types of resilience and other poignant topics such as relationships and self grace.
Resilience activities and resources for students and adults
Resources for developing resilience, grit, growth mindset, and more
Five Science Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
How to Help Families and Staff Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Outbreak
TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE
5 KEY ELEMENTS TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE
CENTER FOR YOUTH WELLNESS
The Center for Youth Wellness is part of a national effort to revolutionize pediatric medicine and transform the way society responds to kids exposed to significant adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress.
How Poverty, Stress, and Trauma Can Change the Brain Structure in Children
Mindfulness for Kids: 12 Calming Exercises to Teach Your Child
MIND MATTERS MINUTES Mind Matters Minutes provide teachers and direct service providers with short video practices from the Mind Matters curriculum that can easily be shared with young people. Each practice presents a skill to reduce reactivity and build resilience. The videos are ready-to-go and under 10 minutes each.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. More Information Here
SAMHSA Trauma-Informed Approach and Trauma-Specific Interventions
Survivors of childhood trauma often grow up believing they are unworthy
Teen girls and LGBTQ+ youth plagued by violence and trauma, survey says
The Adverse Health Effects of Disaster-Related Trauma
TRAUMA AND LEARNING POLICY INITIATIVE
The Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative’s (TLPI) mission is to ensure that children traumatized by exposure to family violence and other adverse childhood experiences succeed in school. TLPI provides advocacy and support to schools to become trauma sensitive environments.
Trauma distorts our sense of time and self. A new therapy might help
Note: The Tristate Trauma Network is committed to serving as a reliable resource for information on trauma, toxic stress, and trauma-informed care. If you become aware of other valuable resources that would be helpful to consumers, please email your suggestions for addition to this list.