CHILD USA is a trauma-informed organization and is dedicated to providing a safe space in the library for everyone- victims, survivors and professionals. The goal of our well-being section of the portal is for members to be able to review information related to trauma and healing. If you or someone you know has suffered from sexual abuse, the most important thing for that victim to do is work towards creating a healing environment for him or herself.
Working towards a healthy well-being is essential as you heal and work towards dealing with your trauma. Included in the well-being section of the portal are trauma and well-being tools, guides, and resources for you to review. The well-being section of the portal will always be growing and evolving so members of the portal can continue to learn and grow. CHILD USA can support an organization or company that would like to have additional training and support.
— Prof. Marci Hamilton, Founder/CEO of CHILD USA
Books
Our selected books are typically available in public and/or university libraries.
Caring for Kids: What Parents Need to Know about Sexual Abuse by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
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- The fact sheet focuses on the critical information that parents need to be aware of to help their children after they have experienced sexual abuse.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) by Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
St. George’s Report on abuse at Rhode Island Boarding School by Boston Globe
Podcast ‘On Being’: How Trauma Lodges in the Body with Bessel van der Kolk by Krista Tippett
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- The podcast explores the way that trauma can mark the body and lodge into someone’s life.
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Measuring and Monitoring Children and Young People’s Mental Wellbeing by The Anna Freud Learning Network
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- This 30-minute presentation provides evidence based information to guide parents and teachers on the ways to evaluate the mental wellbeing of children and teens.
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Understanding Trauma: How Stress and Trauma Cause Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression, & PTSD by Scott Musgrave from Associative Awareness Techniques (AAT)
Child Well Being and Healthy Homes by HUD
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- This 2.5-hour live stream discusses a variety of housing issues that may affect a child’s physical health.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Kids by New Horizon
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- This 12-minute video provides fun illustrations to help kids participate in mindfulness meditation.
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Kids Yoga Poses Compilation by Cosmic Kids Yoga
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- This 1-hour yoga video provides a fun and illustrative yoga class for young children.
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C-PTSD Behavior Explained – Common Traits, Triggers & Treatment Options by BetterHelp
Positive Steps to Mental Health and Well-being by Getselfhelp.co.uk
Survivor Healing Resources by the Younique Foundation (Strategies of healing, goals/planning, self-care, managing triggers, relationships, etc.)
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- The Younique Foundation provides survivors of trauma with survivor resources such as books, self care exercises, and information about personal relationships.
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