Trauma & Trauma Response

A traumatic event is when you experience the threat of death or serious injury to yourself or others. Trauma can result from an incident such as an overdose or accident, or repeated acts such as violence or abuse.

This free, shareable resource library includes videos and informational PDFs on how reactions to trauma can vary widely, how to support individuals, and ways to create environments that ensure people feel safe.

Support After a Traumatic Event

• Support During Times of High Stress/Disaster
• Reactions to Stressful or Traumatic Events
• Practicing Self-Care After Traumatic Events
• Dealing with Anniversaries of Traumatic Events
• Safety, Predictability, and Control

Support for Stressful Events

• How to Make Sense of Tragedies in the World
• Coping with Loss During the Holidays
• How to Combat Election Stress
• How to Manage Election Stress in the Workplace
  
• How to Help Your Children Understand Election Stress

Trauma Response Training 

• Crisis Management for Schools and Institutions
• Psychological First Aid & Post-Traumatic Stress Management
• Responding to Grief and Sudden Loss in Schools and Communities
• + Related Trainings

Support After a Suicide

• Normal Expected Reactions to Death
• Postvention Guidelines
• Responding to a Suicide Fatality
• Permanent Memorials and How to Commemorate Those Who Died

Support After a Violent Incident

• Talking with Teens & Tweens About Violence at School
• Talking with Young Children About Violence at School

Understanding Trauma Trainings 

• Understanding Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
• Trauma-Informed Care for Child Welfare Systems
• The Toll of Working with Trauma: Understanding Self-Care
• + Related Trainings