How Children Respond to Stress and Trauma
This resource helps families and Head Start staff understand the effects of stress and trauma, so children can get the support and care they need to cope.
Resilience and Coping with Trauma
Dealing with trauma is a sign of strength. Being resilient means you can recover after something tough happens. It’s not just about avoiding stress or getting over bad experiences; it’s also about being kind to yourself.
Check out these tips and ideas to learn more about how to address trauma in children and adults by promoting resilience.
Understanding Trauma and Healing in Adults
Explore this resource to learn about trauma, how traumatic events impact families and staff, and how to promote healing, resilience, and family well-being.
Promoting Substance Use Recovery Through Resilience
One of the best tools in substance use recovery is resilience, or the ability to overcome trauma and adversity. This webinar highlights ways to develop relationships that promote resilience and healing.
Leveraging Sources of Resilience to Support Mental Health
Watch this webinar recording to learn how to connect Head Start children, families, and staff with community resources that promote resilience and strengthen their mental health.
Helping Children, Families, and Staff Heal from Trauma
This webinar highlights the many ways Head Start programs help children and families heal from traumatic events or overwhelming situations.
Recognizing Trauma and Building Resilience
Learn the definition of trauma and how it impacts young children. Discover how programs can be more trauma-informed.
Coping with Grief and Loss
Find out how Head Start staff can recognize their role in supporting children and families when they experience a loss.
Mental Health Planning for Disaster and Trauma
Explore how staff can plan and prepare before a natural disaster for the mental health needs of children, families, and staff that follow in the wake of an event.
Crisis and Support Hotlines
Crisis and support hotlines can offer immediate help. They provide counseling, resources, and support that are confidential and free. Many are available 24 hours a day.
Using the PFCE Framework to Promote Healing and Resilience in Head Start Programs
Watch this webinar to learn how leaders and staff can use the PFCE Framework to create a trauma-informed program and promote healing.