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Trauma resources

Whether healing from trauma, supporting a loved one or working professionally with survivors, discover the evidence-based research and guidance you need to understand trauma’s impact, support recovery and build resilience. ​

LOVE MATTERS

The power of love: Building resilience after childhood trauma 

When children face a traumatic experience—like abuse, neglect or other household dysfunction—the detrimental consequences can last long into adulthood.  
Recovery & Resiliency

25 years later: The Bucharest Project reveals why love matters 

Security, resilience, self-worth, confidence, interpersonal skills—it’s well-documented that feeling loved as a child is the foundation for emotional and mental well-being. 
ENDING CHILD ABUSE

How you can prevent child abuse: Seven strategies that work  

One in two children worldwide experience some form of physical, sexual or emotional violence. This statistic is more than a number—it represents children all over the world suffering, and this staggering thought leaves many child advocates feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and helpless.  
Childhood trauma

Have I experienced trauma? 10+ signs and symptoms to look for 

Trauma affects 70% of adults worldwide and can have lasting, damaging effects on a person’s mental, physical, emotional and behavioral health.
Resources for parents

How to talk about your child’s Adverse Childhood Experiences: Five essential tips 

Nearly half of all children in the United States have experienced an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)—a traumatic event that can profoundly affect their development, behavior and future well-being.  
Childhood trauma

Understanding ACEs: How childhood trauma shapes lifelong health

Nearly two-thirds of American adults, and millions of people around the world, live with the detrimental consequences of childhood trauma. 
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

How to talk about mental health with your child 

Many parents diligently track their children’s physical health—scheduling regular check-ups, bandaging scraped knees and providing a balanced diet so little ones have the nutrients they need to grow, develop and reach their full potential.
RECOVERY & RESILIENCE

Report: A Child's Road to Resilience

The science behind the importance of nurturing relationships in child and youth development. This report serves as a general introduction for anyone interested in learning more about how relationships in childhood contribute to child development, healing and beyond. 
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

How COVID-19 affects children: A child psychologist weighs in

Elisabeth Kaspar, a clinical psychologist, works with children and adolescents at a hospital in Vienna, Austria. She shares some advice on how parents and caregivers can best help their children manage the stress and anxiety of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Read more about preventing childhood trauma 

Download our global, pioneering research, “A Child’s Road to Resilience: The science behind the importance of nurturing relationships in child and youth development,” to discover how trusting relationships are crucial in cultivating thriving children, healthy adults and resilient communities. 

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Learn more about ending violence against children 

Violence against children creates lasting trauma that extends well into adulthood. Discover how we prevent violence, break cycles of abuse and build safer, healthier futures for children.

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Help prevent and promote healing from childhood trauma 

Your support today gives vulnerable children the safe, loving home and trauma-informed care they need to heal, grow and thrive. 

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