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- Traumatic Grief in Military Children Information SeriesTraumatic Grief in Military Children
Since 2001, thousands of military children have had parents killed in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many other children have had siblings, cousins, and other relatives die in war. Like other grieving children, military children who experience the death of someone special under traumatic circumstances can develop traumatic grief, which can interfere with their ability to grieve and to call up comforting memories of the person who died. Traumatic grief may also interfere with everyday activities such as being with friends and doing schoolwork. There are, however, unique aspects of military family loss that those who care for or work with grieving military children should be aware of. To find out more about military children and families click here.
NCTSN Resources
Traumatic Grief in Military Children Information Series - Wounded Warrior ProjectTo raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members.
To help injured service members aid and assist each other.
To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.
CORE VALUES
Meet FILIS. Each of her five fingers stands for a WWP core value - fun, integrity, loyalty, innovation, and service. Here at WWP, we hold FILIS near and dear, living out each core value in our daily work.
Armed with FILIS and a culture of teamwork, WWP staff work to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in our nation's history.
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Service - Project SaluteDuring the 2011-2012 bar year, the ABA YLD is extending our commitment of public service to supporting our veterans. The Division has partnered with the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (UDM) to implement Project Salute: Young Lawyers Serving Veterans. Through this year-long partnership, volunteer attorneys will educate veterans on available benefits and assist them with obtaining these benefits.
- National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkThe National Child Traumatic Stress Network was established to improve access to care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events. This section of NCTSN.org provides information about the Network itself
- Strong Families Strong Forces: A Program to Support Military Families with Young Children
Faculty will feature an update on US Army Behavioral Health Services, including (1) types of services and initiatives available to soldiers and their families, (2) challenges facing military children and families, (3) coordinated assets (military and civilian) with focus on prevention and resilience, (4) and the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program. Dr. Faran will describe Army School Behavioral Health Programs, Child and Family Assistance Centers, and trainings and/or services available through CAF-BHP. Following the presentation, Dr. Faran will answer questions. - Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral TherapyResources & Research on Trauma Focused CBT
- Emotional Benefits of Dog OwnershipThough there is an expanding focus on the beneficial role of pets in the fields of nursing and veterinary medicine, the social sciences have been behind in paying attention to the significant role that pets play in human lives. Much has been made of findings thatpet dogs may have a significant impact on physiological measures of health. However,dogs have also been associated with psychological measures of well-being, both throughanimal-assisted therapy and in the general population of dog owners. Whether themechanism is touch, exercise, attachment, nonevaluative social support, or somecombination of these, the human connection to the non-human animal world meritsfurther investigation. Previous results have been mixed, and studies suffer from a lack of large sample sizes or sufficient control conditions, among other weaknesses.The current study attempts to address some of the gaps in the literature by
assessing the impact of the presence of pet dogs on their owners‟ responses - Handbook of Animal Assisted TherapyLevinson (1969) found that many children who were withdrawn and experiencing significant psychological difficulties interacted positively with his dog, Jingles, who simply attended therapy sessions
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- Interventions for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Core PrinciplesChildren may have cognitive
distortions or misunderstandings
about what has happened or why it
happened such as blaming
themselves, blaming the victim,
and blaming police or other
authorities who attempt to intervene.
Many shelters and domestic violence service agencies offer psychoeducational and/or support groups for children. These groups are important tools in helping children to stabilize and to recognize that they are not alone with their worries and fears. Mental health treatment can give children/adolescents a chance talk about and make sense of their experiences in the presence of a caring and neutral counselor. Children may have cognitive distortions or misunderstandings about what has happened or why it happened such as blaming themselves, blaming the victim, and blaming police or other authorities who attempt to intervene. Children often feel torn between their parents or confused by conflicted feelings o - How to Assess / Help: Family (Pocket Card)For Mental Health/Medical/Child Welfare Professionals For Parents and Caregivers
How to Assess: Family
TRAUMATIC STRESS IN ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN - Administration and scoring of the UCLA PTSD Reaction Index for DSM-IVFor Mental Health/Medical/Child Welfare Professionals
Administration and scoring of the UCLA PTSD Reaction Index for DSM-IV (Video)
PowerPoint Slides - Victims & Offenders: An International Journal of Evidence-based Research, Policy, and PracticeAbstract: While the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 and subsequent
reauthorizations defined all minors under the age of 18 involved in commercial sex acts
as victims, state and local systems continue to classify prostituted minors who are U.S.
citizens or lawful permanent residents as offenders. A review of the historical, neurological,
and developmental vulnerabilities typical of child sex trafficking victims reveals
serious doubts regarding their ability to control their choices or escape from a trafficker.
The uniform shielding of all child victims of sex trafficking, whether international or
domestic, from legal culpability for the criminal conduct of traffickers is recommended.
Keywords: child sexual exploitation, prostituted minors, child sex trafficking, trauma
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Creating Sanctuary by ISBN: 0415821096Publication Date: 2013-03-26This book focuses on the biological, psychological, and social aspects of trauma. Fifteen years later, Dr. Sandra Bloom has updated this classic work to include the groundbreaking Adverse Childhood Experiences Study that came out in 1998, information about Epigenetics, and new material about what we know about the brain and violence.
This book is for courses in counseling, social work, and clinical psychology on mental health, trauma, and trauma theory.- Rebuilding Attachments with Traumatized Children: Healing from Losses, Violence, Abuse, and Neglect. byPublication Date: 2004Starting from birth, children build attachments with their parents. When parent and child are attuned to each other, the process of attachment enables the child to learn self-regulation and self-control. The security and nurturing a child experiences build the foundation for future relationships and expectations. Insecure attachments leave their mark as well, but it is a negative one. Children who are denied a secure relationship with their caregivers-because of poor parenting, a caregiver's psychological problems, or outright abuse-are at risk of developmental, behavioral, and psychological problems.
This book is offers strategies to help traumatized children rebuild attachments with adults-their own parents, foster parents, or adoptive parents. Stories throughout the book illustrate the challenges and possibilities of helping children heal. The author explains how to use a companion workbook, Real Life Heroes, to help children work through their feelings using storytelling, art, music, and dance. 
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. by Publication Date: 1995
Assessing and treating physically abused children and their families. by Publication Date: 2002
Little Bear & The Big Jungle Chair by ISBN: 978-0615256252Publication Date: 2008Little Bear, a smart Pomeranian puppy, starts out on an unfamiliar, new adventure and feels a bit worried about what it might bring! He soon learns that with his parents' love and support, he can gain strength and comfort from any new challenge! This is a wonderful book for children who are experiencing change in living arrangement, family, school, and/or peer adjustments, encouraging self-esteem and a sense of adventure~
My Little Sister by ISBN: 9780557048908Publication Date: 2010Little Bear is a Pomeranian who is used to having his parents, and the house, to himself...On the eve of his 5th birthday, he gets an unexpected surprise- a new family member! This new family member looks like no creature he's seen before, and attracts quite a bit of attention at first! But when he sees what a leader he can be for his little sister, he decides it's fun to share!
The Biggest Little Hero by ISBN: 9780615213569Publication Date: 2010-09-19It's Not Your Fault Little Bear by
Publication Date: 2011With this book you get a wonderful story and a children's workbook in one! The story is about a tiny dog proudly named Little Bear, who learns about how to stay safe and the importance of talking about feelings. Workbook items ask children to listen to their instincts, and stand up for themselves if someone is trying to trick or hurt them by saying 'no' and telling a safe adult. It's a great book for any parent or professional working with children to teach abuse prevention. The story doesn't directly talk about abuse, so it is age appropriate for all children.
