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The Neurobiology of Stress in Teens & Mindful Pathways to Heal [presentation]

Learn more about how stress can impact a child’s brain and how mindfulness practices can make a positive impact in this presentation by John Rettger, PhD, Director of Mindfulness at Stanford University’s Early Life Stress & Pediatric Anxiety Program. Read more >>

How To Talk with Kids About Terrible Things

How can we help the children in schools across the country who, in the wake of another school shooting, struggle to cope with feelings of fear, confusion and uncertainty? Read more >>

Talking to Your Kids and Teens When They Need Help

As parents and teachers, you are the first line of support for kids and teens. It’s important for you to have an open line of communication with them and build a sense of trust. When your kids and teens are Read more >>

APA Resources for Coping with Mass Shootings, Understanding Gun Violence

Resources on the American Psychological Association’s website can help people with cope with stress and anxiety caused by shootings and gun violence. Read more >>

The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma

Two-thirds of Americans are exposed to extreme stress in childhood, things like divorce, a death in the family or a caregiver’s substance abuse. And this early adversity, if experienced in high enough doses, “literally gets under our skin, changing people Read more >>

How to Help Children Cope with a Crisis

Here are ten tips Save the Children recommends for parents, teachers, grandparents and caregivers to provide comfort and understanding to children: Read more >>

How to Recognize the Signs of Depression in Children

It is not uncommon for children to be diagnosed with both depression and an anxiety disorder, or depression and general anxiety. It is important to recognize the signs of childhood depression and to distinguish them from normal developmental milestones and Read more >>

Resources for Explaining Tragedies to Your Children

At CHC, we understand how challenging it is to quell the anxiety and fear that may affect your children in the aftermath of a shooting or similar traumatic event. Read more >>

Helping Your Child Deal with Traumatic Events

by Beth Pearson, PhD, licensed psychologist and Carrie Silver, PhD, licensed psychologist How are your children affected by stressful or traumatic events? What can you do to minimize their fears? How can you help a child who has experienced a Read more >>

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