Treatment Collaborative for Traumatized Youth

12/02/2025

Navigating grief and loss in December can be particularly challenging due to holiday traditions and the focus on togetherness. Here are some tips for navigating this time of year and a worksheet to help your clients and families work through these decisions together.

💾Download and Save here:
https://www.tcty-nd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Tips-for-Getting-Through-the-Holidays-Dougy-Center.pdf

11/28/2025

As we are nearing the end of National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, it is important to keep the aims of this month alive. We must keep raising awareness, promoting prevention, and highlighting the resources available for kids and families experiencing homelessness. A simple way to keep these goals alive is by learning honest, age-appropriate ways to respond to children’s tough questions regarding homelessness.

Check out this conversation guide from Sesame Workshop:

https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/talking-about-it-for-children-experiencing-homelessness/
https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/conversen-para-ninos-que-estan-sin-hogar/

Honest, age-appropriate ways to respond to children’s difficult questions.

11/24/2025

Home is...
Bigger ideas about what “home” means can help us see past the label of “homelessness.” Check out the Sesame Workshop video on what home is in English and Spanish here:

https://youtu.be/Axv1qGINuJA

https://youtu.be/ekF19Z0D05M

Bigger ideas about what “home” means can help everyone see past the label and stigma of “homeless.”Sesame Street in Communities brings free video content of ...

11/19/2025

When children experience life-threatening situations or the risk of serious harm, the impact can be deeply traumatic. Understanding how they experience and express this distress is essential. It allows parents, healthcare professionals, schools, and communities to respond with the care, support, and interventions children need to heal.

Download and share this new NCTSN resource with the families you serve to help them better understand how children react:

https://www.tcty-nd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Age-Related-Reactions-to-a-Traumatic-Event.pdf

11/17/2025

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. This is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American and Alaska Native communities. May this month serve as a reminder to:
✨ Learn and share the true history of Indigenous communities.
✨Support Indigenous-led organizations and initiatives.
✨Approach Indigenous children and families you serve with culturally grounded compassion and empathy.

SAMHSA American Indian and Alaska Native Culture Card:
https://www.tcty-nd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Culture-Card.pdf

Project HEAL Historical Trauma Fact Sheet:
https://www.tcty-nd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Historical-Trauma-Fact-Sheet-Project-REACH-2.pdf

Learn more about Project HEAL:
https://www.tcty-nd.org/heal/

11/11/2025

Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, whether living or deceased, and is a day for expressing gratitude for their courage, honor, and sacrifice. There are many unique characteristics of military families that impact how clinicians need to approach treatment.

Check out this National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) resource that advises providers on how to work effectively with military families:
https://www.tcty-nd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Working-with-Millitary-Families.pdf

11/10/2025

This guide provides clear, practical information on where to seek help and support in North Dakota, helping individuals identify trusted services and resources during challenging times.

https://www.tcty-nd.org/help-in-north-dakota/

11/06/2025

November is recognized as National Homelessness Awareness Month & National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month. This month is a time to raise awareness about the causes and consequences of being unhoused, promote prevention efforts, and highlight the services available for vulnerable youth.

Check out these resources in North Dakota that aim to support unhoused kids and families.

Resources for Homeless Students: North Dakota:
https://cookman.libguides.com/c.php?g=833954&p=6735610

Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP):
https://psnd.co/ndhc/yhdp.php

LibGuides: Resources For Homeless Students: North Dakota

11/04/2025

Throughout the month of November, you can participate right along with us! Post your photos here, or tag Bismarck Public Schools - Indian Education Programs so we can properly thank you for joining us!

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When you come back on Monday, be sure to wear black and or rock your moccs, mukluks, OR wear beaded, painted or colorful shoes! 👣

11/01/2025

Food insecurity can cause a state of fear and significant stress for children and families. To combat this distress, North Dakota is giving 1.5 million dollars to food banks across the state to prepare for the halt of SNAP benefits.

Check out this resource for more information on where to access food in the state of ND.

https://www.tcty-nd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/North-Dakota-SNAP-Benefits.pdf

10/29/2025

Check out this quick video from StopBullying.gov to see the importance of being welcoming to new students and the difference that one kind act can make! StopBullying.gov has several great resources for clinicians, parents, and students on the topic of bullying.

https://youtu.be/AIp9JC8nt1

A restaurant worker is looking back on when she was in middle school. Her family moved to a new town and she felt very alone. She was bullied because her dad...