Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Vicarious Trauma [downloadable]
In the simplest terms: burnout occurs when the stress we experience exceeds our capacity to cope with that stress. Some individuals may be able to thrive – at least in the short term – under high stress. However, chronic stress Read more >>
Nine Tips for Talking With Kids About Trauma
As much as we might want to, we can’t always protect children from witnessing violence and tragedy in the world, whether it’s mass shootings, terrorist attacks, or war. As parents, teachers, and other supportive adults, what we can do is Read more >>
Handle With Care: Supporting Young People During Crises
The entire community is responsible for protecting and supporting children, especially in times of crisis. In empathizing with families, educators and community members who must respond to the needs of children as a traumatizing event unfolds, Learning for Justice gathered Read more >>
A Trusted Space: Professional Learning and Curriculum for California Educators [web resource]
A Trusted Space is a 60-minute mini professional development program designed to help teachers and other youth-serving adults work together with students to create trusted atmospheres where healing and learning happen naturally. Read more >>
Common Mental Health Conditions—What to Look For
People can experience different types of mental health problems. These problems can affect your thinking, mood, and behavior. Many symptoms of mental health disorders are common. The symptoms can add up to the level of a disorder if these symptoms Read more >>
Resources for Responding to Trauma
After a tragic event, you may find yourself struggling with how to talk to your child about their feelings and fears. Read more >>
Talking With Kids About Violence
Almost every day it seems that we are exposed to various acts of violence — school shootings, war, terrorism and more. As a result, our kids can end up feeling confused, frightened and unsafe. How can we validate those feelings Read more >>
Five Skills Parents Can Learn So They Can Help Their Children Cope
Caregivers can learn therapeutic strategies to support, reinforce and teach our children healthy coping skills. Experts point to five key skills you can develop that will support your child during a crisis, supplement therapy once it’s underway and continue to Read more >>
Children Are Bombarded With Violence in the News – Here’s How to Help Them Cope
With gun violence, war and other tragedies in the news, children are often exposed to scary images and information. Read more >>
What to Say to Kids When The News Is Scary
The news can be devastating. Events such as a mass shooting at an elementary school can be incomprehensible to adults — so how do we talk about them with kids? Read more >>
