Helping children who have or are experiencing trauma this holiday season
For many, the holiday season is a joyful one – the popular song “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas” comes to mind – but for children who have or are experiencing trauma, Christmas, Hanukkah, […]
Healing Frameworks: Understanding ACEs in Indigenous Communities
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is committed to advocating for the health and well-being of Indigenous communities. One of our key initiatives focuses on addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which are traumatic […]
Gratitude Not Required: A Trauma-Informed Thanksgiving for Children in Care
Children impacted by any kind of family separation, whether it be foster care, adoption, or divorce, don’t have to feel thankful during Thanksgiving or any other […]
Emotional and Psychological Trauma
Lawrence RobinsonMelinda Smith, M.A.Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.
What is emotional and psychological trauma? Emotional and […]
Understanding Childhood Trauma: Ways to Support Young People
By Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For generations, tough childhood experiences have been swept under the rug by phrases like these. Oftentimes, the reason why is simple: many families simply did not know […]
Addressing The Link Between Trauma And Addiction
By National Governors Association
Many Americans have experienced traumatic events, toxic stress, and other types of adversity in childhood. However, repeated exposure to trauma and adversity in childhood predicts a variety of poor […]