Resource Library
This library offers curated resources selected by the Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools (T R I S) team. These materials are designed to support educators, administrators, school mental health professionals, and families in promoting student well-being and building resilient school communities. You can browse by topic, publication date, or audience, as well as use the search function to locate specific tools, templates, or reference materials. All materials are attributed to the original source.
If you are in need of assistance or would like to request specific resources, our T R I S team is happy to help. Contact us for specific resource needs in schools and communities.
Helping Children Cope With Grief
Toolkit created by the Child Mind Institute (CMI) with advice from mental health experts on helping children cope with grief, including age and event specific topics such as suicide and terminal illness.
Addressing Grief in Children: Tips for Educators
Fact sheet created by the National Association for School Psychologists (NASP) about typical age and developmental reactions to grief and loss for children from preschool to high school, including how to help children through grief, when a child might require additional attention, and what to avoid saying.
Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
One pager created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to offer tips for caregivers of young children on how to help children navigate feelings around traumatic grief.
Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
One pager created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to inform caregivers of teens how teenagers can be affected by grief and loss.
Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Fact sheet created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to provide caregivers with information on how grief and loss impacts children.