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How to Support Children and Families After the Central Texas Floods
The devastating flooding in Central Texas will have a lasting impact on families and communities across Texas. As recovery continues after this tragic event, the mental health needs of the people affected will become increasingly…
One Size Does Not Fit All: A New, Flexible Approach to Supporting Grieving Children
A Children’s Grief Awareness Month Webinar with Dr. Julie Kaplow One size does not fit all when it comes to the nature and treatment of children’s grief. Executive Director of our Trauma and Grief Center…
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Grief, but Were Afraid to Ask
Grief is a natural response to loss and an unavoidable part of life, but it can sometimes feel all-encompassing and take on many forms. Dr. Julie Kaplow, executive director of our Trauma and Grief Center,…
El Programa Tratar con Cuidado: para el Personal Escolar No-instructivo
El Programa Tratar con Cuidado emplea un sistema de comunicación entre la agencia de la ley, las escuelas, y los proveedores de salud mental para proporcionar las mejores prácticas, atención basada en el trauma y…
Handle With Care Program: for Non-instructional School Staff
The Handle With Care Program employs a system of communication between law enforcement, schools, and mental health professionals to provide best-practice, trauma- and grief-informed care and mitigate negative effects of potentially traumatic events on children….
Handle With Care Program: for Educators and School-based Clinicians
The Handle With Care Program employs a system of communication between law enforcement, schools, and mental health professionals to provide best-practice, trauma- and grief-informed care and mitigate negative effects of potentially traumatic events on children….
Handle With Care Program: for Law Enforcement
The Handle With Care Program employs a system of communication between law enforcement, schools, and mental health professionals to provide best-practice, trauma- and grief-informed care and mitigate negative effects of potentially traumatic events on children….
Supporting Immigrant Youth Exposed to Trauma & Loss
In this webinar, Dr. Priscilla Mendez, PsyD, discusses ways to support immigrant youth exposed to trauma and loss. The focus of this webinar includes a brief overview of trauma and grief and the importance of…
Apoyando a Jóvenes Inmigrantes Expuestos a Trauma y Pérdidas
En este seminario web, la Dra. Priscilla Méndez, PsyD, analiza formas de apoyar a los jóvenes inmigrantes expuestos al trauma y pérdidas. El enfoque de esta presentación incluye una breve descripción general del trauma y…
Understanding & Supporting Grieving Youth: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach
Given that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to grief support is typically ineffective, a critical task for professionals is to effectively decide which type of grief support (e.g., peer support and/or individual therapy) and practice elements are…
Supporting Students Exposed to Trauma & Grief: Tips for Teachers
Educators have been seemingly inundated with trainings on how to become “trauma-informed.” But what does that actually mean? What if a student in the classroom hasn’t just been through trauma but has experienced the death…
Supporting Children in the Aftermath of Tragedy
The recent tragedies in our country involving mass violence are hard for many of us to understand. It can be even more difficult to know how to explain these events to children. This webinar shares…
Manifestations of Grief in Children & Adolescents: Applications for Pediatricians
How do we best support a child who is grieving? This training will explore key considerations for medical professionals working with bereaved youth and their families. Date & Time: September 23, 2021, 12:00pm-1:00pm CST Speaker:…
Addressing Childhood Trauma & Grief to Promote Child & Family Resilience
In the wake of COVID-19, Dr. Kaplow discusses what trauma and grief reactions look like in children and youth and how they impact learning and behavior. She also addresses the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had…
The Cost of Caring: Supporting the Supporters
During the COVID-19 pandemic, educators, mental health clinicians, and health care providers have had the strenuous task of caring for their students, clients, or patients, while caring for their own families and themselves. This presentation…
Helping Children Cope with the Impending Death of a Loved One
Guidance for caregivers on addressing the impending death of a loved one due to COVID-19 including anticipating a death, preparing a child for the death, and saying goodbye. This resource is part of the Power…
Addressing Fears & Feelings from Prior Losses
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Mourning the Death of a Loved One
Caregiver guidance on mourning the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 offering information on saying goodbye when you couldn’t be there, understanding developmental differences in behaviors associated with grief, and seeking alternative support…
Talking to Your Child About a Suicide Death
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How to Help Your Child After the Death of a Sibling from Substance Use or Overdose
Fact sheet for caregivers offers guidance on supporting their surviving children after the death of a sibling due to substance use or overdose. Information includes helping children cope with stigma and shame, understanding the wide…