Resources

This illustration helps to visualize how adversity in childhood can be complex and rooted in toxic community environments.

This poster, which was created by members of the YAC, is part of the 'Friends helping friends' series. It focuses on disordered eating and shares tips for supporting friends and caring for one's own health.

 

This infographic provides information on the implementation of the ARC model for youth in care in Quebec. The model is described and how this model can be used with youth with complex trauma is discussed.

This infographic, developed by SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCSTI), provides information on the prevalence and impact of traumatic events on children, and what actions can be taken to support children who experience traumatic events.

This infographic provides a better understanding of childhood interpersonal trauma, listing the related developmental sequelae.

This infographic provides potential signs that an individual needs help and may present an eating disorder.

This infographic answers frequently asked questions about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their link with toxic stress.

This infographic explains how, after trauma, children are often left with many painful sensations and emotions including shame and guilt, and that’s especially true if they weren’t able to protect themselves or escape. It thus focuses on why it is useful to understand how their brain and body did work to protect them during the traumatic event.

This fact sheet offers information on how child and family service systems can becomre trauma-sensitive organizations.

This infographic offers further information on the importance of considering trauma, particularly by outlining the consequences of trauma.