The University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children

02/27/2026

New paper just published on our Trauma-Informed Parenting intervention from Drs. Sprang, Gusler, Eslinger, and Whitt https://rdcu.be/e5Nrw

02/26/2026

Congratulations Dr. Sprang for being one of the top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world https://loom.ly/UQECoJI Ginny Moore Sprang

The University of Kentucky is well-represented on a list of the most-cited researchers in the world. In a database compiled by Stanford University in a partnership with Elsevier, 125 current UK scientists and scholars appear among the top 2% of the most-cited researchers across 22 disciplines.

02/25/2026

Assess your current level of burnout in less than one minute! Click here to access: https://loom.ly/enH2WW4

02/20/2026

Compassion satisfaction is the protective side of helping others and finding value in the work. Assess your current level of compassion satisfaction with our free, confidential, self-scoring tool today! Click here to access: https://loom.ly/5EYrr4Y

01/30/2026

Check out our collection of resources for Psychological First Aid! https://loom.ly/ki7D8dw

01/28/2026

Check out our latest article about the Trauma-Informed Parenting Skills for Resource Parents (TIPS 4 RP) intervention: https://loom.ly/AEgIrds

01/23/2026

Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) is an evidence-informed intervention that helps children and families gain skills to manage distress and cope with post-disaster distress and adversities. This training is FREE and open to school personnel, family youth and services worker, faith leaders, social service personnel, healthcare workers, first responders, or anyone seeking skills to support youth and families! Join us virtually on April 24, 2026 from 9:30 to 2:30 pm ET/ 8:30 to 1:30 pm CT for the SPR training! Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/0jk-o4A

01/22/2026

Did you know we have a list of available or upcoming trainings on our website? Watch as Dr. Holly Huber Gifford shows off this page and highlights an upcoming opportunity for professionals interested in building resiliency at work: Project ECHO. To view our events page, follow this link: https://loom.ly/sFX_vX0

01/22/2026

Did you know that self-compassion is a powerful, protective factor in light of trauma exposure? Take our free, confidential screener to asses your level of self-compassion here: https://loom.ly/LJRwyFk

01/21/2026

Check out the latest issue of Evidence in Action- the quarterly research brief from the UK Center on Trauma and Children! https://conta.cc/4aVUklT

01/14/2026

Grow your trauma-informed team with these exciting training opportunities!
The Center on Trauma and Children is offering FREE, in-depth knowledge and resources for school personnel through the following offerings:
The Trauma-Informed Practices for Educators and School Personnel Learning Collaborative (TIPE)
The Trauma-Informed Practices for Educators Train the Trainer
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Trauma-Informed Practices
Staying Inside the Window of Tolerance: An Advanced Training on STS and Resilience
Sessions start in January so be sure to click here for more information and to register! https://ctac.uky.edu/tipe2026

01/09/2026

Fulfill your Kentucky licensure requirements (KRS 210.366) with our 6-hour training: Su***de Assessment, Treatment, and Management: A Trauma-Informed Approach. This interactive course provides evidence-based skills for assessing and managing su***de risk in youth and adults through a trauma-informed lens. Register now and learn more at: https://loom.ly/V8thIM0
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