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This series of seven presentations, sponsored by the NCTSN Physical Abuse Collaborative Group, features many of the top experts in the field speaking about engagement strategies, assessment, cultural and systems issues, and evidence-based interventions for families in which there has been known or suspected child physical abuse.

These webinars, developed by the NCTSN Child Sexual Abuse Committee, feature experts in the field, as well as parent and consumer perspectives. The series addresses the response to child sexual abuse, special populations, secondary traumatic stress among providers, and collaborations with the media, among other topics.

While many children adjust well after a death, other children have ongoing difficulties that interfere with everyday life and make it difficult to recall positive memories of their loved ones. A child may have a traumatic reaction after a death that was sudden and unexpected (e.g., through violence or an accident) or a death that was anticipated (e.g., due to illness). If the child’s responses are severe or prolonged and interfere with his or her functioning, the child maybe experiencing Childhood Traumatic Grief. Speakers in this series discuss various topics related to Childhood Traumatic Grief.

This series is designed to acquaint clinicians and researchers with issues relevant to working with children who have experienced multiple traumatic events. Experts from the NCTSN discuss neurobiological underpinnings, assessment, and evidence-based treatment of complex trauma.

In this series, NCTSN clinical and research experts address a variety of issues at the intersection of culture and trauma in children and adolescents. Presentations address clinical, organizational, and staff training issues and describe unique challenges faced by specific populations at high risk for traumatic stress.

In this webinar Julian Ford provides participants with information about polyvictimization and resources for those working with children and adults in child welfare, medical,mental health, and educational settings.

This webinar series highlights changes in the DSM-5, particularly in the area of Trauma and Stress Related Disorders, including special considerations for clinicians working with young children and their families.

The series covers current issues in family system assessments and family level interventions, including parent-child and inter-generational treatments, as well as important concepts such as family resilience and complex adaptations to trauma, family engagement, family centered care, and shared decision-making in the treatment processes. Experts discuss research focused on adapting trauma EBPs for family trauma contexts (i.e. domestic violence, intrafamilial trauma, intergenerational trauma, etc.) and strategies to work with multilingual and partially-acculturated families. Lastly the series offers a discussion on policy issues and implications for delivering trauma care to families.

This series of 9 presentations brings together some of the foremost experts in the field of childhood trauma to offer a grounding in theory, research, assessment, and treatment. Presenters in this series include Bessel van der Kolk, Robert Pynoos, Esther Deblinger, Frank Putnam, and Alicia Lieberman, among others. This series is designed for the clinician or researcher new to the field of traumatic stress or the seasoned professional who is looking to expand his or her knowledge in a particular area.

Presented by the NCTSN Partnering with Youth and Families Committee, this series offers family and professional leadership development addressing the multiple dimensions of partnership with youth and families, including advisory board development, peer-to-peer support programs, and compensation for family members, among other topics.

In this course, Dr. Vilma Reyes discusses the impact of trauma and young children including its impact of brain development; its impact on social, emotional, and cognitive development; and its impact on parent-child relationship and parenting dynamics. Dr. Reyes also describes trauma-informed interventions, common factors in most trauma treatments, and ways that providers can promote empowerment, hope, and safety.