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.
Guidelines for Schools Responding to a Death by Suicide
Guide created by the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the National Crisis for School Crisis and Bereavement to help school administrators, teachers, and crisis team members respond to the needs of students and staff after a suicide has impacted the school environment, as well as when an individual student's life may be impacted by a suicide within the student's family. Ideas are offered to addressing the issue of suicide, including how to talk to children about this difficult topic.