Traumatic Experiences: First Steps to Hope (Part 2)
Part two of an interview series with Ann Thomas from The Children’s Place.
In this webinar series, Ann Thomas, President and CEO of The Children’s Place, discusses the effects of childhood traumatic experiences and articulates strategies that providers can use to help kids and families cope. In part two of this series, Ann walks us through Sesame Workshop’s approach to helping kids and families through traumatic experiences, and examines many resources you can use in your own work with kids and families.
Learning Goals:
- Explore three protective factors that can help children after experiencing trauma
- Discover ways that adults can help children cope and heal after trauma
- Review some of our resources that can be used to help children and families recover from trauma and move forward
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A focused movement activity that builds confidence and a sense of groundedness.
Learning How to Count, Breathe, Relax
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Abby's Broken Wand
A storybook featuring strategies to help children cope with big feelings.
Slow Down & Settle Down
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It’s Not Easy Being Green
A song about being ourselves.
Feeling Safe
In order for healing to begin, it’s critical that kids feel protected and safe.
