Coping with Violence & Traumatic Events – Resources

The following is a list of Connecticut Clearinghouse resources directly related to traumatic events.  The Clearinghouse also has materials on grief and loss, depression, stress, substance use, and other related topics.  Please call the Clearinghouse at 800-232-4424 or visit us at www.ctclearinghouse.org for additional information.

Fact Sheet

Young People and Trauma

Brochures

Traumatic Events – Helping Your Child Cope

Helping Young Children Cope With Trauma

Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism – A Field Guide

When Terrible Things Happen: A Parents Guide to Talking with Their Children

Why Do I Feel Like This?

Online Resources

Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting

www.apa.org/helpcenter/aftermath.aspx

Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events

www.samhsa.gov/trauma/

Coping with Crisis—Helping Children With Special Needs

www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/specpop_general.aspx

Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events: Tips for Parents and Teachers

www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/angermgmt_general.aspx

Identifying Seriously Traumatized Children: Tips for Parents and Educators

www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/psycht_general.aspx

Talking with Kids About News

www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/news/