Resources for Trauma Informed Care
The wild fires in California, the mass shootings in Las Vegas, hurricanes and their aftermath, violence and racism, and families experiencing homelessness or being threatened by deportation are all tragedies we have been exposed to. Our children, including children with disabilities, are watching the news, watching adults reacting to what they see and hear, or they may be directly affected by a crisis. We all need to be aware of the impact that these events may be having on children and on us as parents, caregivers, and educators, whether we are directly involved in a traumatic event or experiencing secondary trauma from just hearing about the trauma of others.