Resources

The infographic is designed to educate viewers about intergenerational trauma—how it originates, the various ways it impacts individuals and families across generations, and what can be done to heal and interrupt the cycle. It visually guides the reader through a logical progression: definition to origins to impact to solution.

This infographic explores the overlap between trauma and autism, how these conditions can mask each other, and why a comprehensive evaluation is essential.

This infographic addresses how your nervous system responds to danger. According to polyvagal theory, the nervous system has three pathways it can follow in the face of a threat. By helping clients map these pathways, they can begin to identify their triggers and develop strategies for staying grounded.

This poster, which was created by members of the YAC, provides tips for supporting friends and caring for one's own mental health.

 

This infographic describes the distinctions between the defense and the attachment systems. The Structural Dissociation Model, developed by Kathy Steele, MN, CS, Onno van der Hart, PhD, and Ellert Nijenhuis, PhD are presented in this infographic, can help us work more effectively with patients who are experiencing this.

This infographic provides 15 warning signs to assess suicidal risk. Although many are not overly alarming on their own, taken collectively they become very concerning.

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.

 

The infographic defines what trauma is, explains how trauma affects youth and its strong link with substance use, and introduces the core principles of trauma-informed care. It also outlines the “4 R’s” of TIC—realize, recognize, respond, and resist retraumatization—and offers practical guidance for supporting youth in a safe, respectful, and empowering way.

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.