Resources
It’s terrific that you are looking for additional help. A good place to begin is talking with your child’s pediatrician or to your own doctor. They can help you think about both you and your child’s emotional and physical needs at this time.
If you or your child haven’t been able to cope with all the big feelings and reactions you are having, it might help to find a therapist. Start with your local Community Mental Health Center. You can also search for a therapist by specialty, location, insurance and other factors on Psychology Today. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers support groups for both young people and caregivers.
Sometimes it helps to do your own research and read about common experiences and symptoms. We’ve put together a list of our favorite websites and resources you can access any time.
If you or a loved one is having a mental health emergency, please dial 988 or go to https://988lifeline.org/ for text or chat options.
Our favorite websites:
American Academy of Pediatrics: Trauma-informed resources for families
Our favorite AAP handout: The 3 R’s
National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Information for families
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Resources for parents
Center for Parent Information and Resources: Basic Information about Trauma
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
ECHO: Infographics about trauma and its impact
Our favorite ECHO handout: How to support someone who has experienced trauma
Look Through Their Eyes: Understanding trauma
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