Trauma, Parenting, & Challenging Behaviors (School-Age)
Originally presented on October 28, 2021
Materials:
- Recording
- Presentation Deck (full-size slides)
- Note-taking slides (3/page)
This webinar will explore the impact of trauma on parenting and discuss strategies for helping parents identify and respond to challenging behaviors for school-age children exposed to trauma. Participants will:
- Review the impact of trauma on parenting
- Identify strategies for managing challenging behavior
- Discuss importance of caregiver relationship
Who should attend: Staff of family resource center (FRCs), child abuse prevention councils (CAPCs), and other family-serving organizations.
Supplemental Materials:
- Read “Helping Children Cope in Difficult Times”, by Susan Schmidt, PhD
Additional Resources:
Sesame Street: Common and Colbie Cailat Sing “Belly Breathe” with Elmo
Feelings Thermometers
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center Child Trauma Services Program:
• Coaching on Coping Skills
• Working More Effectively with Caregivers
• Labeled Praise Handout
• Behavior Chart Handout
• Behavior Management Planning
• Effective Treatments for Youth Trauma
MEET THE SPEAKER
In her role at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, Melissa Bernstein, PhD, directs the Advancing California’s Trauma-Informed Systems (ACTS) and Trauma-Informed Licensing Team (TILT) Initiatives. Her research centers around supporting systems in planning for, implementing, and sustaining Trauma-Informed change that aligns with best practice and science.
