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.
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.
Creating Effective Child- and Family-Focused Disaster Behavioral Health Messages on Social Media
Toolkit created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) informs school administrators and educators on how to develop a social media policy and plan, constructing messages for various disasters and audiences, and managing social media accounts.
Preventing Suicide: The Role of High School Teachers
This resource offers high school teachers key steps to reduce suicide risk among students. Information includes understanding how suicide prevention fits with your role as a high school teacher, identifying and responding to students who may be at risk of suicide, knowing how to respond to a death, and becoming involved with schoolwide suicide prevention.