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Traumatic Events

Traumatic events can have a lasting impact on a person's mental and emotional well-being. At CHOC, we understand the importance of providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping patients and their families navigate the challenges that come with traumatic events. From counseling and therapy to specialized medical care, we are committed to providing the highest level of support to those in need.

Learn more about Traumatic Events at choc.org

Traumatic Events Resources from CHOC

TOPIC GUIDE

Prevención del suicidio 

TOPIC GUIDE

Social Media

TOPIC GUIDE

Grief

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TOPIC GUIDE

Mental Health Treatment and Services

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TOPIC GUIDE

Mental Health

TOPIC GUIDE

Trauma and ACEs

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TOPIC GUIDE

Suicide Prevention

ARTICLE

11 ways parents can help children cope with fires

PODCAST

DBT: What Is It And How Can It Help?

Trauma and adverse childhood experiences in kids and teens

PODCAST

Trauma and adverse childhood experiences in kids and teens

Tips for teens and parents when there is upsetting news on social media

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How to protect your mental health in the digital age

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Trauma and ACEs Overview

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PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Tips for parents and caregivers to support children through Trauma and ACEs

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PRINTABLE ARTICLE

How to increase resiliency in children overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)

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Tips for kids and teens overcoming trauma and ACEs

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Trauma and ACEs recommended reading

Accessing therapy for kids and teens

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How to access therapy and mental health support for kids and teens

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Monitoring your child’s news and social media intake during national or global crises

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Grief recommended reading

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Tips for youth coping with grief and loss

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Tips for parents and caregivers who have children experiencing grief and loss

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Tips for parents and caregivers coping with grief and loss

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Grief Overview

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Types of Distress

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ARTICLE

Helping a child grieve the death of their sibling

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ARTICLE

How to cope with the death of a child

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ARTICLE

Seeking Joy: A mental health journey

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ARTICLE

Why are youths resorting to substance and drug use? 

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ARTICLE

How to talk to children about war

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ARTICLE

Talking to children about race and racism: An age-by-age guide

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ARTICLE

Understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), risks and protective factors

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ARTICLE

Talking to children about death: an age-by-age guide

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ARTICLE

Helping children cope with mass violence

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ARTICLE

Talking to children about tragic events

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ARTICLE

How to talk to kids about racism

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ARTICLE

How living through a pandemic can affect children’s mental health

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ARTICLE

How to help children cope with grief

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How to help your child through the emotional aftermath of a traumatic event

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PODCAST

Anger management tips for parents

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