Did You Know?

According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative...

  • More than 2/3 of children reported at least 1 traumatic event by age 16.

  • The national average of child abuse and neglect victims in 2013 was 679,000 or 9.1 victims per 1000 children in the US.

  • Each year, the number of youth requiring hospital treatment for physical assaults would fill EVERY SEAT IN 9 STADIUMS.

  • 1 in 5 high school students is bullied at school and 1 in 6 experienced cyberbulling.

  • More than half of US families have been affected by some type of disaster. That is 54% of the population.

Signs and Symptoms?

Not all of the signs and symptoms of traumatic stress are visible. Parents and teachers have become trauma-sensitive to recognize them at home and school. The signs may often look like other problems in children.

Preschool children may cry or scream a lot, eat poorly or lose weight, and have nightmares. Elementary school children can become extremely anxious and fearful, have a hard time concentrating, and have difficulty getting along with their peers or complain about their sleep. Middle and high school children may be depressed, isolate from others, develop eating disorders and engage in self-harm behaviors, experiment with drugs and alcohol, and become involved in risky sexual behaviors.

What is Trauma?

“A DISTRESSING OR DISTURBING EXPERIENCE.”

When it is chronic and untreated, it becomes Toxic Stress and has serious impact on individual health, social and cultural structure, and economic stability. It adversely affects children’s physical and mental health and can result in death. Trauma has no boundaries and affects children and adults from all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. It is one of the common denominators for individuals receiving services from social services organizations and its impact is clearly seen in correctional institutions, jails, schools, hospitals, and the workplace.                                                       

    

Journey on the Road to Resilience

  • Discover New Paradigms of Trauma-Informed Care.

  • Explore the Science of Resilience!

  • Overcome Toxic Stress and Regulate the Nervous System.

Trauma Tools for the Home

  • Discover Healing Strategies for Hurting Children.

  • Build Power-FULL Families.

  • Manage Emotional Dysregulation and Create Resilient Youth.

Trauma Tools for the School

  • Design Safe Places for Students!

  • Create Emotionally Regulated Classrooms.

  • Help Traumatized Children Learn and Focus.

Trauma Tools for the Community

  • Build resilient communities based on modern scientific principles.

  • Colloborate with stakeholders to guard against toxic stress and trauma.

  • Discover innovative programs and services across the nation that give survivors a voice in their own treatment needs.

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Welcome To The Trauma Toolbox
  • 2
    Chapter 1: Understanding Trauma and the Brain
  • 3
    Chapter 1 Trauma and Brain Resources
  • 4
    Chapter 2: The Road To Resilience
  • 5
    Chapter 2 The Road to Resilience Resources
  • 6
    Chapter 3: Neuro/Emotional Regulation Skills
  • 7
    Chapter 3 Neuro/Emotional Regulation Resources
  • 8
    Chapter 4: Trauma-Informed Tools for The Home
  • 9
    Chapter 4 Home Resources
  • 10
    Chapter 5: Trauma-Informed Tools for School
  • 11
    Chapter 5 School Resources
  • 12
    Chapter 6: Trauma-Informed Community Practices
  • 13
    Chapter 6 Community Resources
  • 14
    More Tools for Your Trauma Toolbox...
  • Trauma Toolbox Welcome Trauma Toolbox Overview Reflection Journals to Build Trauma Sensitivity Test your TIC knowledge and receive a certificate of completion
  • Introduction to Chapter 1: Trauma and Toxic Stress Did You Know? What Is Trauma? Your Beautiful Brain The "R's" of Trauma-Informed Care Executive Functioning: The Air Traffic Control Center of the Brain Complex PTSD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, The Happiness Formula...
  • The 12 Core Concepts of Childhood Trauma NCTSI Infographic on Understanding Child Trauma The Siegel "Hand Model of the Brain" How Trauma Affects Memory Executive Functioning Infographic Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence Executive Functioning Questionnaire National Center for PTSD Report on Complementary and Alternative Treatments for PTSD Healthy Gut / Happy Brain NEW ~ Let's Land This Plane: 8 Executive Functioning Skills
  • Introduction to Chapter 2: Resilience The Road to Resilience: How Did We Get Here? Learn Your ACE Score: The ACEs Quiz The Science of Resilience Discover Your Resiliency Score: The Resiliency Quiz The Road to Resilience: Where Are We Going? 10 Ways to Build Resilience NEW: Resiliency and Toxic Stress Interview
  • Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care Trauma-Informed Care for Behavioral Health Service Providers Developmental Trauma Disorder The Science of Resilience The Truth About ACES Learn Your ACE Score PDF Discover Your Resiliency Score PDF NEW: KJPR Paper Tiger Resilience Guide NEW: KJPR Paper Tigers Faith Leaders Guide
  • NeuroResilience: Regulating the Nervous System Regulating Routines The Window of Tolerance and Zones of Regulation Dealing With Dissociation Grounding Exercises Self-Care Strategies Chopping Anxiety and Toxic Stress Out of Your Life
  • The Butterfly Hug NeuroResilience: Butterfly Hug Instructions What To Put In A Calm Down Box Vicarious Trauma Fact Sheet Regulation of Movement with Brain Gym Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory NEW: Tapping Into Our Laments NEW: Tapping Points Guidebook
  • Introduction to Chapter 4: TIC in the Home Three Strategies for Healing Trauma in the Home Toxic Stress and Child Development Healing for Hurt Families The Dance of Attachment: Arousal/Relaxation Cycle The Dance of Attachment: Adult Attachment Interview "Never Enough": Reactive Disorders in Children Healing the Special Needs Child The Power-FULL Family Eliminating Negativity and Creating a Positive Home The FoolProof Family Meeting A Powerful S.E.L.F.: Social Emotional Learning Skills for Parents
  • NEW Parenting After Trauma - American Academy of Pediatrics The Adult Attachment Interview Siegel Attachment Questionnaire One-Liners Trauma Toolbox Tool Foolproof Family Meeting Foolproof Family Meeting Instructions I Get Tired and I Forget (Poem) Adoption and the Stages of Development Developmental Stages and the Effects of Maltreatment NEW - Trauma and Families: Face Sheet for Providers NEW: Helping Military Children with Complicated Grief for Parents
  • Introduction to Chapter 5: TIC in the Schools Schools Are Safe Places: The Removed Film Trauma Sensitive Schools The Emotionally Regulated Classroom Two-By-Ten Strategy Morning Meetings SELF (Social Emotional Learning Framework) Programs
  • Foster Youth Education Toolkit What Do Women Need? Issues Impacting Women and Girls in San Luis Obispo County, 2015 THE CALM CLASSROOM Helping Traumatized Children Learn: Policies and Practices Helping Traumatized Children Learn: Creating and Advocating Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative Study Trauma-Sensitive Vision Questions Defining Social Emotional Learning Infographic NEW: Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom for Educators
  • Introduction to Chapter 6: TIC in the Community Building Adult Capabilities for Child Outcomes The Brain Architecture Game How To Play The Brain Architecture Game F.O.C.U.S. (Focusing On Children Under Stress) Opening Doors: Trauma-Informed Practices in the Workplace Faith-Based TIC: Prevalence of Abuse in Community Faith-Based TIC: A Visible Difference - Transparency in Faith Leaders Chapter 6 Community Gratitudes Challenge
  • Building Core Capabilities for Life TIC Organizational Toolkit Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness Opening Doors: National Trauma Training Framework Executive Summary (Scotland) An Organizational Self-Study on Standards of Practice in TIC Toxic Stress in the Community SAMHSA Six Key Principles for Emergency Responders Mental Illness Stigma Quiz Appropriate Language Guide NEW: Racial Injustice and Trauma: African Americans in the U.S. Faith-Based Compassion In Action Guide NEW: Compassion in the Brain
  • Join the Trauma Toolbox Facebook Group: "Trauma In The News" FREE PREVIEW Trauma Toolbox Coping Cards for Kids Coping Cards 1 (Instructions and blank cards) Coping Cards 2 Coping Cards 3 Coping Cards 4 Coping Cards 5 Trauma Toolbox Flyer 1 FREE PREVIEW Trauma Toolbox Flyer 2 FREE PREVIEW Trauma Toolbox Flyer 3 FREE PREVIEW Traume Toolbox Tri-Fold Brochure FREE PREVIEW Bring the Trauma Toolbox to YOU! FREE PREVIEW

Discover the Truth of "ACEs"

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Who can benefit from the Trauma Toolbox?

Social Workers, Case Managers, CASA, Community Organizations and Providers, Faith-Based Organizations, Family Advocates, Foster Parents, Mental Health, Public Health, Drug and Alcohol Services, Parent Partners, Probation, Law Enforcement, Victim Witness, School Educators/Staff

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Instructor

  • Ron Huxley, LMFT

    Lead Family Healer

    Ron Huxley, LMFT

    Ron Huxley is a dynamic and innovative educator. He travels internationally training parents and professionals on how to find more freedom and joy in their lives. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in private practice, on the Central Coast of California, USA with almost three decades of experience.Ron blogs on trauma-informed care and inner healing at RonHuxley.com and he is the author of the book "Love and Limits: Achieving a Balance in Parenting", "101 Parenting Tools: Building the Family of Your Dreams" and the ebook "Living Abundantly." He has appeared on numerous radio and television shows as an expert in the field of mental health and trauma-informed care. Follow Ron on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin.

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