Discusses the complexity of children's reaction to and processing of traumatic events.
The NCTSN has produced dozens of webinar series, comprised of virtual presentations by expert researchers and practitioners, on various topics in the field of child traumatic stress. Most webinars are from 60 to 90 minutes in length and are available for continuing education credit.
Defines trauma in the early years and discusses the sources of traumatic events. This webinar describes the impact of trauma on a child's early development and discusses the role caregivers play in a child's response to trauma, as well as treatment goals when treating both child and parent.
Synthesizes research and clinical knowledge about typical brain development and the high impact that the stress response has on the developing brain. This webinar highlights the clinical application for clinicians and other professionals who work with traumatized children.
Outlines the major issues associated with the assessment of trauma in children and adolescents. This webinar includes psychometrics, comparison between the benefits and limitations of self-reporting and caretaker reports, specific targets for evaluation, and choice of assessment instruments.
Presents three experienced clinician-researchers in the field of child traumatic stress highlighting the developmental impact of child trauma on early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.
Discusses the inter-relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to stressful events.
Explains how trauma, especially repeated interpersonal trauma such as sexual or physical abuse, affects a child's developing brain.
Brings together some of the foremost experts in the field of childhood trauma to offer a grounding in theory, research, assessment, and treatment.