Resources

Resources for Therapists, Educators and Families

Here you can find FREE handouts and educational materials including the BRP manual! We are happy to make these freely available and only request if used in presentations or publications to please cite appropriately. Thank you!

Building Resilience Manual v.2026 (pdf)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (pdf)

Sources of Adverse Childhood Experiences (pdf)

Signs of Trauma in Young Children (Ages 3–6) (pdf)

Supporting Children Impacted by Adversity (pdf)

Children Responding to Trauma (pdf)

Supporting Children After Trauma (pdf)

Age Appropriate or Disruptive_ Dysregulated Behavior (pdf)

Age Appropriate or Disruptive_ Defiance in Preschoolers (pdf)

Understanding Burnout and Compassion Fatigue (pdf)

Work Place Supports for Educator Wellness (pdf)

Personal Strategies for Managing Stress (pdf)

Creating A Trauma Informed Classroom (pdf)

Building a Trauma-Informed Classroom Through Relationships (pdf)

Short VIDEO Trainings: ACEs, Trauma AND CHILD BEHAVIOR

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Learn more about what ACEs are, and how ACEs scores are determined.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

Signs of Trauma in Young Children (Ages 3-6)

Understand and learn to identify indicators and potential signs of trauma in preschool-aged children.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

Children Responding to Trauma

Learn about the importance of early recognition signs and how children respond to trauma.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

Supporting Young Children After Trauma

Understand how to best support children who have experienced trauma. Response to trauma is ongoing, even if the traumatic experience isn't.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

Is it Age Appropriate Behavior?

Compare behaviors based on what experts consider to be age-appropriate, or what may instead be signs of dysregulation or disruptive behaviors. This can make an important difference in how an adult responds or intervenes.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

Is it Age Appropriate Behavior?

Examine what behaviors are considered to be developmentally appropriate for young children, versus those that may be atypical or disruptive.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

SHORT VIDEO TRAININGS: EDUCATOR Burnout & SUPPORTS

Educator Burnout

Educators experience burnout, too, especially when working with children who have a history of ACEs and trauma. Learn what this can look like, sources of burnout and consequences of letting it go unrecognized.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

Supports for Educators

Learn about what we can do to support educators and other professionals working with young children who have experienced traumatic events.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

Tips and Tricks for Personal Wellness

Hear about some practical strategies that you can try today to help manage personal stress and prevent burnout.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

Creating the Supportive Classroom

Learn about simple ways that classrooms can be created with trauma-informed care not only in mind, but as the central theme of the environment.

Associated handout can be found HERE.

Building TIC Classrooms Through Relationships

Walk through strategies and approaches to create a trauma-informed classroom by building support relationships and safe spaces.

Associated handout can be found HERE.