Stressful or traumatic events that occur in childhood:

Experiencing violence, abuse or neglect, witnessing violence in the home or community and having a family member attempt or die by suicide.

Aspects of a child's environment that can undermine the sense of safety, stability,and bonding; such as growing up in a household with:

Substance misuse, mental health problems or Instability due to parental separation or incarceration.

Encourage
Positive Fun
Activities

Be a Stable
Caring Buffer

Keep
Communication
Open

Set Clear, Calm
Boundaries

Share Your Own
Mistakes & Growth

Create
Predictable
Routines

Use a Trauma-
Informed
Approach

Let Kids Learn, Try
& Problem-Solve

Help Kids Name
& Understand
Their Feelings

Celebrate Progress
& Build Hope

Build Healthy
Relationships &
Support Systems

Model Healthy
Coping & Self-Care

LOW COST IDEAS

Infants & Toddlers
( 0-3 years)

Preschoolers
(3-5 years)

 

Elementary
School Age
(6-10 years)

Tweens
(11-13 years)

Teens
(14-18 years)

All Ages
(Works at Any Stage)