Free Video Resources
Storytelling Videos
Stories of hope, healing, and resilience
Shawn’s Story
Part 1
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Shawn’s Story
Part 2
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Lived Experience and the Road to Healing | A True Story
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Educational Videos
TraumaTALKs teasers and trauma-informed education
Healthcare Perspectives
Part 1
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Healthcare Perspectives
Part 2
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Healthcare Perspectives
Part 3
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Mindfulness Practices for Teachers
Part 1
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Mindfulness Practices for Teachers
Part 2
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Trauma Insights for Teachers
Part 1
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Trauma Insights for Teachers
Part 2
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Trauma and Developmental Disabilities
Part 1
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Trauma and Developmental Disabilities
Part 2
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Trauma Resources
Our Trauma-Informed Care Tacklebox
Coloring Page
January 2026
A Valentine’s-themed coloring page centered on connection and belonging. Designed as a family activity, it invites parents and caregivers to engage alongside children in conversations about the people who make them feel safe, supported, and loved, turning a simple moment of creativity into an opportunity for trust and connection.
Local Walking Groups & Community Meetups
March 2026
Local walking groups and community meetups encourage individuals and families to step outside, enjoy the season, and move their bodies in a supportive environment. Whether it’s a neighborhood stroll, a park meetup, or a casual group walk, these gatherings offer a simple way to support both physical and emotional well-being while building community.
Feet on Floor, Back on Chair
May 2026
A guided self-care video from Dr. Ann Friedman, Feet on Floor, Back on Chair, drawn from our TraumaTALKS training, “An Introspective Look at Trauma and the Need for Self-Care.” In it, she walks you through FOFBOC, a simple but powerful grounding technique you can use anywhere — at the airport, in a packed car, or anytime the day starts to feel like too much.
Hotlines & Online Crisis Resources
Educational Articles
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
Damian Zermeño talks to his father over video chat. Saúl Zermeño, a single parent, was deported to Mexico in October after living 36 years in the United States. Karla Gachet for KFF Health [...]
Risk and Protective Factors
Source: CDC Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are not often caused by a single factor. Instead, a combination of factors at the individual, relationship, community, and societal levels can increase or decrease [...]
We’re therapists. Here’s why it’s too soon for kids to return to Camp Mystic.
Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-News Source: Houston Chronicle Less than a year after the deadly July 4 flood, Camp Mystic plans to reopen its Cypress Lake location, not far from the still-closed Guadalupe River [...]
Women who experience trauma are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD. Here’s why
Source: American Psychological Association More than half of all women will be exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, according to the National Center for PTSDopens in new window. Those [...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children
Source: CDC All children may experience very stressful events that affect how they think and feel. Most of the time, children recover quickly and well. However, sometimes children who experience severe [...]
From Survival to Advocacy: How Chester Street Foundation is Healing Texas
Written by: Shawn Alex Nemeth In 2009, Shawn Alex Nemeth was hospitalized and diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It was the culmination of a lifetime of trauma, encoded into his [...]