Resources

The UK Trauma Council created the following resources to support individuals and organisations working to nurture and protect children and young people following trauma. You will find articles, animations, videos, guidance, handouts, presentations and more all created by the UK’s leading childhood trauma experts.

Traumatic Bereavement

Free, evidence-based resources for school staff, bereavement services and NHS mental health services that provide the knowledge and tools to give traumatically bereaved children and young people appropriate help and support. Find comprehensive written guidance, supporting tools, videos and an introductory animation.

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Childhood Trauma and the Brain

The Childhood Trauma and the Brain animation offers a general introduction to what happens in the brain after children face traumatic experiences in childhood, like abuse and neglect. Dig deeper into the science introduced in the animation with explainer videos and short articles summarising the research.  Discover how to apply the science to practice in short videos and articles featuring leading clinicians, social workers, and teachers.

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Coronavirus and Trauma: Implications for Children and Young People

Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of trauma in children and young people as a result of coronavirus. Increase your understanding of how some children and young people may be more vulnerable to the impact of coronavirus.

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Responding in Schools and Colleges to Critical Incidents

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