Resources for Further Help

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For parents looking to support their teens further, there are many valuable resources available. 



Consider seeking guidance from trauma-informed counselors or therapists. Books such as The Deepest Well by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions by Pat Harvey offer helpful insights. 



Websites like the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (www.nctsn.org) and the Child Mind Institute (www.childmind.org) provide additional information and tools.

1. National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

Website: www.nctsn.org

NCTSN provides resources to help parents understand childhood trauma and its effects, offering toolkits, guides, and fact sheets on various trauma-related topics.

2. Child Mind Institute

Website: www.childmind.org

This site offers expert articles and resources on mental health and trauma in children and adolescents, as well as guidance on finding a child therapist.

3. American Psychological Association (APA)

Website: www.apa.org

APA’s site includes comprehensive information about trauma, its effects on children and teens, and evidence-based treatments and interventions.

4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Website: www.samhsa.gov

SAMHSA offers a range of resources, including fact sheets, trauma-informed care guidelines, and links to find local mental health services.

5. Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Website: www.developingchild.harvard.edu

This site focuses on the impact of early trauma on brain development and offers videos, briefs, and research-based strategies for promoting resilience.

6. The Trevor Project

Website: www.thetrevorproject.org

Specifically for LGBTQ+ youth, The Trevor Project offers resources, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention for teens who may be dealing with trauma related to their identity.

7. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Website: www.nami.org

NAMI provides resources on understanding trauma and mental health conditions in teens, as well as information about finding local support groups.

8. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

Website: www.rainn.org

RAINN offers resources for survivors of sexual violence, including teens, and provides information for parents on how to support their children.

9. The Trauma and Grief Center at the Hackett Center for Mental Health

Website: www.tragrief.org

This center focuses on research and treatment related to trauma and grief in children and adolescents and offers various resources for parents.

10. Mental Health America (MHA)

Website: www.mhanational.org

MHA provides mental health resources, including a screening tool for trauma, and guides to help parents identify trauma and seek support for their teens.

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