• My Body Belongs to Me

    My Body Belongs to Me

    Here is an animated short film based off the popular children’s book – it covers child personal safety and sexual abuse in a clear way for children to understand. It also stresses the importance of telling a trusted adult if someone touches their “private parts”.

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  • What is Compassion Fatigue?

    What is Compassion Fatigue?

    Although the three terms, Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma and Burnout are complementary, the concepts are different from one another. This short video and article explain the differences between these concepts and provide excellent resources for helpers. View the ClipRead more
  • CPT for Adult Trauma Survivors: Jamie Lowe’s CPT Journey

    CPT for Adult Trauma Survivors: Jamie Lowe’s CPT Journey

    Journalist and author Jaime Lowe shares her journey of healing in a unique way through this podcast on This American Life. Jamie was was sexually assaulted when she was in 8th grade and never received therapy focussed on processing this trauma. In this one hour podcast, Jamie shares her journey through Cognitive Processing Therapy usingRead more
  • Responding To the Complex Issues of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Child Welfare

    Responding To the Complex Issues of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Child Welfare

    Provides an overview of current issues, challenges, and emerging practices facing child welfare jurisdictions across the country as it relates to children who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation. This webinar discusses how agencies and jurisdictions identify, intervene, address safety, and work to prevent CSEC. It includes the perspective of law enforcement that focuses on cross systemRead more
  • Never Give Up: A Complex Trauma Film by Youth for Youth

    Never Give Up: A Complex Trauma Film by Youth for Youth

    A diverse group of young adults provide listeners with collective wisdom, inspiration, and hope for navigating life after experiencing various traumatic experiences such as chronic neglect, violence, abuse, bullying, and exploitation.

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  • How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across A Lifetime – Nadine Burke Harris, MD

    How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across A Lifetime – Nadine Burke Harris, MD

    This short TEDMED talk raises awareness about the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences and increased risk for negative health outcomes. Speaker, Dr. Nadine Burke, encourages all listeners to join her movement to implement routine screening and effective clinical protocols for addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences in healthcare settings.

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