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.
Populations at Risk
Resource created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to discuss how specific populations can be more at risk of experiencing traumatic stress.
Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents and Educators
Resource created by the National Association of Psychologists (NASP) to discuss the role of schools in suicide prevention and help caregivers and teachers learn warning signs and risk factors in children who are at risk of suicide.
Understanding Trauma Responses in Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and When to Seek Help
One pager developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to examine what trauma responses can look like in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.
Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheets for Parents
Fact sheet created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to help families cope with uncertain times by discussing how economic difficulties can affect their families, in terms of their sense of safety, connectedness, and hope.
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.
“What do I do?” Trauma-Informed Support for Children
Website created by the ECHO Training with steps to help provide children with trauma-informed support.
Large-Scale Natural Disasters: Helping Children Cope
Fact sheet created by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to discuss how adults can help support children’s emotional and psychological needs during a large-scale natural disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake.
Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
One pager created by the National Association for School Psychologists (NASP) to provide information for caregivers and school educators on helping provide stability, normalcy, and safety for children after acts of violence occur within the community.
Natural Disasters: Brief Facts and Tips
Fact sheet created by the National Association for School Psychologists (NASP) to provide advice for caregivers on how to help children who might be experiencing traumatic responses because of a natural disaster.
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.
Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
Fact sheet created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to discuss how children of different ages respond to traumatic events.
Tips for Parents and Caregivers on Media Coverage of Traumatic Events
Fact sheet created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to advise caregivers on how to monitor media coverage of traumatic events for children.

