Treatment Collaborative for Traumatized Youth

08/30/2023

The following link provides you with family resources for dealing with the effects from traumatic experiences, click to learn!

https://sesameworkshop.org/topics/traumatic-experiences/

08/28/2023

Cyberbullying is very prominent nowadays and it is important for parents, caregivers, and those who work with youth to know how to identify, prevent, and respond in the case of cyberbullying. Bullying can be traumatic and there can be detrimental effects following such events. Learn how to protect our youth!

https://www.tcty-nd.org/cyberbullying-a-resource-guide-to-identify-prevent-and-respond/

08/24/2023

Fostering and adopting youth can bring unexpected challenges and potential experiences of trauma that may affect these children. The resource we are providing today is a guide for parents and caregivers experiencing these challenges. Click on the link to learn about how to respond.

https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Parent.pdf

08/22/2023

Caregiving for youth that have experienced trauma can lead to secondary traumatic stress of the caregiver. It is important to take care of yourself while you are helping others with their intense traumatic experiences. They can be heavy and distressing and cause trauma to the one who is caretaking. The resource for today provides more information on secondary traumatic stress and how to manage it.

https://hipaaforcaregivers.org/articles/secondary-traumatic-stress-caregivers/

08/18/2023

Whether you are a parent, caregiver, teacher, mental health care professional, or another position where you interact with youth, the following resource gives great information on how to assist youth in their resiliency and recovery from trauma. Click below to find out how!
https://sesameworkshop.org/topics/traumatic-experiences/

08/16/2023

The resource for today provides caregivers and parents with information about their children who may have experienced neglect or abuse. Learn facts about how to promote protective factors, effects of trauma, different types of abuse, and more.

https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/parenting_CAN.pdf

08/11/2023

Happy Friday! Today's resource is a great one! The link below provides you with information on how to assist parents and caregivers in coping with collective traumas.

Collective traumas can include mass shootings and even the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more here:
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/assisting-parents-caregivers-in-coping-with-collective-traumas.pdf

08/08/2023

The following resource discusses what childhood traumatic grief is, the symptoms to look for, how to provide support to the child in need, and more. Check it out!

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/childhood_traumatic_grief_information_for_parents_and_caregivers.pdf

08/04/2023

Today's resource provides parents and caregivers with information about all things trauma! By clicking on the link below, you can learn how to talk to children about their trauma and support them on their journey to resiliency!

https://cctasi.northwestern.edu/parents-caregivers/

08/02/2023

Happy August! This month we are bringing you resources about Caregiving & Trauma so stay tuned!

08/01/2023

Last week TCTY shared a list of resources the National Child Traumatic Stress Network put together for the Fargo/Moorhead community. This is one of the great resources about how to talk to children when scary things happen. Please take a look at this resource and share with those in need!

Highlighted Resource: https://www.tcty-nd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Talking-To-Children-When-Scary-Things-Happen.pdf

Full List of Resources: https://www.tcty-nd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NCTSN-Resources-Fargo-Shooting-1.pdf

07/31/2023

The wonderful Faye Seidler has provided TCTY with new research and information for the ND area! This resource provides you with a list of LGBTQ+ affirming organizations and providers for our community to utilize. Check it out and spread the word!

https://harborhealthinitiative.org/directory/?fbclid=IwAR1BBMvXXmi0G7pfjr69Kc5bIYOqcWnwxF8MYWcQhFDvfxrqEbz4m8tdyBE

About: This is the LGBTQ+ Directory and includes all LGBTQ+ organizations and LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare practitioners. The Directory can be filtered by state, city, category, and be searched by key term. If you'd like to add your LGBTQ+ organization, the form is here to fill out. If you see any mi...

07/28/2023

The first step to helping minority youth mental health is by being an ally! Check out today's resource for how-to tips!

https://www.tcty-nd.org/5-tips-for-being-a

07/26/2023

In response to the recent events that have occurred in our Fargo/Moorhead communities, National Child Traumatic Stress Network has quickly and efficiently put together a resource guide for those affected. Without knowing those involved, one can still experience lasting effects from traumatic events such as a shooting. Please take a look at this resource with the link below and share with those in need!

TCTY sends our best to our community.

https://www.tcty-nd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NCTSN-Resources-Fargo-Shooting-1.pdf

07/25/2023

Minorities are at risk for experiencing more adverse childhood experiences than their white counterparts. They may have limited access to resources and opportunities and are likely to deal with racial inequities. Today's resource provides you with information on how to help minority youth build coping skills and utilize external support systems and more, to better their mental health!

https://www.centerforchildcounseling.org/aces-and-minorities/

07/19/2023

Trauma-Informed Care is vital for working with LGBTQ+ youth. Check out this diagram for information from SAMHSA of the principles to guide your practice in creating a safe place for your clientele.

07/17/2023

The following resource is a guide for prioritizing minority mental health. Within the link, you will find information obstacles that many minorities face, how to work together for minority equity, and more!

https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/minority-mental-health/index.html

07/13/2023

With the continued hate crimes and racism toward Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, we need to inform and speak to our youth about this hate and how to stop it. Education is the first step to ending racism! Learn more with the following link:
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/talking-to-youth-about-anti-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-hate.pdf

07/11/2023

This resource is a guide for practitioners!

Culturally diverse individuals are at a greater risk for poor mental health outcomes than their white counterparts. It is important to be aware of this and know how to address it. Click below to learn more & to inform your practice!

https://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/mental-health-needs.pdf

07/07/2023

Happy Friday! Today's resource provides tips for caregivers, teachers, counselors, etc. for teaching and talking to kids about racism. It can be a hard topic to talk about, but it is very relevant today and important for children to understand it and stand up against it!
https://embracerace-prod.imgix.net/assets/community/embraceracetipsenglish-2.pdf

07/05/2023

The Black Emotional and Mental Well-Being Collective provides amazing resources and information - Today's resource is a webpage of wellness tools for black youth and their families! Check it out below:
https://beam.community/wellness-tools/

07/03/2023

It's July & that brings Minority Mental Health Month with it! Look forward to some great resources regarding being an ally, prioritizing minority mental health, resources for youth, and more!

06/30/2023

Here is a resource that we provided you all with last year, but is always a great one to have in your back pocket! Share with youth that walk into your office, families, and other clinicians around you!

06/29/2023

Locals in the Fargo, ND area! Find ways to get involved in your community this month for Pride month - be an ally, learn, participate and support!

https://www.fmpridecollective.org/get-involved

06/27/2023

The following link is the 2023 U.S. Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People. Really take a second to digest this information and find ways that you can help!

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2023/

06/22/2023

The resource provided to you today comes from NCTSN. The video involves LGBTQ+ youth and they discuss the trauma that they have experienced related to their LGBTQ+ identities. Learn about their resilience and how they have healed from their traumas.

https://www.nctsn.org/resources/lgbtq-youth-voices-trauma-lives-promise

06/20/2023

Raising foster care and adoptive youth who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community can bring challenges. Today's resource provides 10 tips on how to support these youth and how you can create a safe home for them!

https://creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/adoption-blog/tips-for-raising-lgbtq-foster-adopted-child/

06/16/2023

Here is a local resource for North Dakotans! DakotaOutright offers a list of organizations across the state and across the nation regarding supportive LGBTQIA+ establishments (e.g., affirming faith communities, health organizations, etc.).

This would be a great resource to provide to youth and families!

https://dakotaoutright.org/lgbtqia2s-organizations/

06/14/2023

Today's resource provides clinicians, parents/caregivers, and adults and youth with resources pertaining to the mental health of LGBTQIA+ BIPOC mental health!

https://www.lifeact.org/for-students/lgbtq-and-bipoc-mental-health-resources

06/12/2023

The following resource provides tips of information for parents of LGBTQ+ youth! These tips will teach parents how to talk with their children, encourage them, and learn from them. Check it out!
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/tips-for-parents-of-lgbtq-youth

06/08/2023

NORTH DAKOTA PRIDE! Look for Pride celebrations near you!

Thank you to Faye Seidler for providing this wonderful layout of the dates for pride celebrations across North Dakota!

Attending pride celebrations is a great form of advocacy for your clientele who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community. Participate, learn, and support!

06/06/2023

Gender-affirming care is trauma-informed care! This is important to remember.

Youth who identify as gender diverse experience higher rates of discrimination, trauma, and health disparities than their cis-gender/heterosexual counterparts. The following resource provides you with information on gender diverse youth and how you can provide support within your practice.

Read the following resource to learn more!https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/gender-affirming-care-is-trauma-informed-care.pdf

06/02/2023

Happy June & Happy Pride! This month's resources are all about LGBTQIA+ Youth and Trauma. Stay tuned!

05/30/2023

The following resource is a great mindfulness activity to do with your clientele! This meditation can help your Native American clients connect with their culture in and out of session.
https://www.wernative.org/articles/mountain-meditation

Remember when bringing culture into therapy, do so with cultural competence and ask your clientele how much culture they want to bring in (if any) and do not assume all activities and practices are universal amongst similar populations.