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Why Traumatic Stress is Relevant in Pediatric Health Care

Overview

Trauma-Informed Pediatric Care

Improving Health Outcomes

Addressing Other Key Goals

Understanding Medical Traumatic Stress

Overview

Prevalence of Medical Traumatic Stress

Signs & Symptoms of Traumatic Stress

Who is at risk?

Child Development and Traumatic Stress

Understanding Subjective Experience and Beliefs

Course of Traumatic Stress Reactions

What is Traumatic About Medical Experiences?

Key Intervention Points in Medical Care

Enhance Your Skills: What Health Care Providers Can Do

Overview

When and How to Make a Difference

D-E-F Protocol for Trauma-Informed Pediatric Care

D: Reduce Distress SKILLS

E: Promote Emotional Support SKILLS

F: Remember the Family SKILLS

When and How to Refer for Mental Health Care

What Does the Research Say?

Overview

Research on: Prevalence & Etiology

Research on: Prevention & Intervention

Reading & Reference List

Tools and Resources

Overview

Tools You Can Use: Assessment

Tools You Can Use: Intervention

Training Tools

Resources and Links

Patient Education Materials

Overview

Download / Print Patient Handouts

Resources and Links for Patients & Parents

Self-Care for Health Care Providers

Self Care Tips & Resources

CME / CNE Program

For Doctors

For Nurses

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Last Updated 1/28/09