Resources for individuals, organizations, and communities moving along trauma and hope-informed pathways in order to:
- Prevent and mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
- Promote resilience and safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments.
- Prevent substance abuse and promote mental health.
- Move toward hope and flourishing individuals, families and communities.
Introduction to ACEs, Resilience, and Brain Science
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/ace/index.htm
- Personal and Parental Reflections on Adverse Childhood Experiences. This is an 8 minute video that was developed as an introductory tool for parents: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUJHvbPrL0I
- ACEs Primer, KPJF Films: https://vimeo.com/139998006 (5 minutes)
- ACES Too High: www.acestoohigh.com
- Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, Alberta, Canada: www.albertafamilywellness.org
- Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University: http://developingchild.harvard.edu/
Self-Care
- Self-Care Starter Kit, School of Social Work, University of Buffalo: http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/self-care-starter-kit.html
Equity
- With Health and Justice for All, Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director, American Public Health Association — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29NHxReLvAY&feature=youtu.be (3:20)
- Equity in Education Coalition of Washington – http://eec-wa.org/
Trauma-Informed Approach
- SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. July 2014: http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA14-4884/SMA14-4884.pdf
- Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol. Roger Fallot, PhD and Maxine Harris, PhD: https://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/icmh/documents/CCTICSelf-AssessmentandPlanningProtocol0709.pdf
- Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care – Trauma Informed Oregon: http://traumainformedoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Standards-of-Practice-for-Trauma-Informed-Care.pdf
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction – Department of Public Instruction – Creating Trauma-Sensitive School s to Improve Learning: http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/trauma
- Trauma-Sensitive Schools Learning Modules: http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/trauma/modules
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Compassionate Schools — www.k12.wa.us/CompassionateSchools/default.aspx
- Graduation – A Team Effort (GATE) — http://www.k12.wa.us/GATE/
- Archived webinars — http://www.k12.wa.us/GATE/WebinarWorkshops.aspx
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) – http://www.k12.wa.us/MTSS/default.aspx
- Project AWARE – http://www.k12.wa.us/SecondaryEducation/AWARE.aspx
Implementation Models and Approaches
- ARC Model (Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency) – Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute: http://www.traumacenter.org/research/ascot.php
- Child and Family Research Unit, Washington State University-Spokane – Complex Trauma: http://ext100.wsu.edu/cafru/
- Collaborative Learning for Educational Achievement and Resilience (CLEAR): http://ext100.wsu.edu/clear/
- Massachusetts Advocates for Children: www.massadvocates.org
- Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative – http://massadvocates.org/tlpi/
- Sound Discipline — www.sounddiscipline.org
- Kids At Hope – No Exceptions – http://kidsathope.org/
- Restorative Justice – Restorative Practices in Schools: http://restorativejustice.org/restorative-justice/rj-outside-criminal-justice/schools/restorative-discipline/
- Beyond Consequences Institute – http://www.beyondconsequences.com/
- Help for Billy. Heather Forbes (book) – also available study guide and DVD
Whole Child
- Center for Strong Schools, University of Tacoma: http://depts.washington.edu/csstac/
- Tacoma Whole Child Initiative – Tacoma Public Schools: https://www.tacomaschools.org/student-life/Pages/TWCI.aspx
- Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC): A collaborative approach to learning and health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/wscc/index.htm
Information & Mindset Change Resources
- Every Opportunity – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nyr1OizVo0 (3:49) A short video that shows “how small changes in adult behavior can enhance a child’s approach and their ability to learn.”
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Resources for School Personnel: http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/school-personnel
- Washington School-Based Health Alliance, includes information about School-Based Health Centers in Washington State: http://schoolhealthcare.org/
- Paper Tigers – Movie – http://kpjrfilms.co/paper-tigers/
- Resilience – Movie – http://kpjrfilms.co/resilience/
Organizations
- Boys & Girls Clubs Washington State Association: http://begreatwa.org/
- Schools Out Washington – http://www.schoolsoutwashington.org
Videos
- Change the First Five Years and You Change Everything (3:57): www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbSp88PBe9E
- 5 Extra Years – Today’s kids are the first generation with a shorter life expectancy than their parents. What would you do with 5 more years: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGskDRV4t0g (1:48)
- Jessica’s “Daily Affirmation” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg (0:49)
- The Tree – Lead India — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPeeZ6viNgY (2:31)
- Validation — www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao (16 :29)
- What we can learn from 6 kids who are masters of their anger (3:42)http://www.upworthy.com/what-we-can-learn-from-6-kids-who-are-masters-of-their-anger
- With Health and Justice for All, Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director, American Public Health Association — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29NHxReLvAY&feature=youtu.be (3:20)
- Every Opportunity – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nyr1OizVo0 (3:49)
Music
- Michael Jackson Tribute: “Heal the world we live in. Save it for the children.” ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6d6Yo3DwVI (6:44)
- Mary Lambert – Secrets – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqqqV50zaAc (3:53)
- Playing for Change
- Celebration (kids) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lu41LulQos (3:52)
- Don’t Worry Be Happy (kids and adults) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWXUWepSak4 (3:59)
- Imagine – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvFLKyAGzzI (4:05)
- Stand By Me — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExM (5:26)
- What a Wonderful World (Kids and adults) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddLd0QRf7Vg (3:40)
Books on Healthy Relationships
Here are some books along with free tip sheets: http://www.fbmarketplace.org/healthy-feelings-relationships/