National Child Traumatic Stress Network is focused on raising the standard of care and improving access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network supports the implementation of effective treatments and practices for traumatized children and their families, self-described as raising the standard of care and improving access to services.

Mental Health Care

NCTSN Training

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) | 86,513 followers on LinkedIn. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. This unique network of frontline providers, family members, researchers, and national partners is committed to changing the course of children’s lives by improving their care and moving scientific gains quickly into practice across the U.S. The NCTSN is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and coordinated by the UCLA-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS), which guides NCTSN collaborative efforts.

Co-Director at National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

Jenifer Maze

Patti Park, Psy.D., LCSW

Training Program Manager at National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

Nick Tise

Director at University of Colorado, Center for Facilitating Effective Recovery from Stress and Trauma (FERRST

Dr. Steven Berkowitz

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

November is #NationalVeteransandMilitaryFamiliesMonth , a time to recognize the sacrifices and strength of our #militaryfamilies . Military families contend with separation and adjustment to new living situations and communities. Care for military families and children strengthens the health, security, and safety of our nation's families and communities. For more information, visit: bit.ly/46T0pKY

Register for the upcoming NCTSN event, “Navigating Cross-Cultural Relationships in the Context of Developmental Trauma,” on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM PT/1:00 to 2:30 PM ET. In this series, viewers experience how therapists handle critical turning points during dramatized therapy sessions and then watch multiple therapists review those sessions in case conferences. The topics covered in this series are layered and complex, with no “right answers.” They are a starting point to open up discussions on how to help children and families. In this session, Dr. Stephen P. Hydon meets with Anna and Nick, a young couple. Anna recently immigrated to the U.S. from war-torn Ukraine. Anna’s close relationship with her mother, who remains in Ukraine, is causing her to seriously consider returning home, despite the ongoing war. She has been struggling with guilt over leaving her mother behind. Register here: https://bit.ly/4fpyPJ0

Caregivers have an essential role in helping children move forward after exposure to #intimatepartnerviolence . Making time for your child and nurturing your child’s strengths can help them move forward. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/4di2ZfV In Spanish: https://bit.ly/3BiBENg

When children see, hear, or know about abuse by one caregiver against the other, they will have many feelings and thoughts. As a parent, you are the most important person to your child as they try to sort things out. Learn more about how to listen to your child’s questions, acknowledge their experiences, and provide messages of support, here: https://bit.ly/4dh0zy3 In Spanish: https://bit.ly/3zv7SV3 #intimatepartnerviolence

When identifying bullying behavior, it is important to consider the language you are using. Conversations about #bullying should consider context and communicate safety, support, and openness. Learn more about bullying labels and effects: https://bit.ly/3LIZJiv For more information on talking to children when scary things happen: https://bit.ly/3XA3E6B #BeyondtheSurfaceNCTSN #bullyingawareness #antibullying #stopbullying

October is #NationalSubstanceAbusePreventionMonth . This is a time to highlight the vital role of #substanceuseprevention in individuals and communities, to remember those who have lost their lives to #substanceuse , and to acknowledge those in recovery as well as the children, parents, family, and friends supporting them. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3tmoH0N

Being bullied can severely affect a child or teen’s self-image, social interactions, or school performance, and can lead to severe mental health effects. Understanding how #bullying impacts youth can help adults recognize signs of bullying and know when to seek help. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3LIZJiv #BeyondtheSurfaceNCTSN #bullyingawareness #antibullying #stopbullying

Luego de un desastre, es común que padres y cuidadores se preocupen del impacto de esta experiencia en sus hijos. La Serie de Trinka y Juan sobre Desastres ofrece libros gratuitos para descargar para ayudar a su hijo a sentirse seguro nuevamente. Aprende más aquí: https://bit.ly/3YufNMd #HuracánMilton #HuracánHelene

Children who experience trauma are more likely to be bullied or engage in #bullying behavior. Having a trauma-informed approach to #bullyingprevention and intervention can help build a supportive environment. To learn more about the link between bullying and #trauma , visit: https://bit.ly/3N3Y4Et For more information on bullying prevention, visit: https://bit.ly/47Dyjo1 #BeyondtheSurfaceNCTSN #bullyingawareness #antibullying #stopbullying

The October eBulletin is now available! This month's eBulletin features new resources on the NCTSN website, noteworthy resources, and recent journal articles. View it here: https://bit.ly/3Y4B4KM

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