traUma and resilience Background

Explore these links for background and data on trauma and resilience. An asterisk (*) denotes Alaskan resources.

Also be sure to browse our other resource pages: tools for trauma-informed change, History and Hope resources, and trainings.

Featured resources

Documents

• *Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Brief
• *Adverse Childhood Experiences in Alaska Brief
• *Cost of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Alaska Brief
• *Comprehensive resource list
• Connection Between ACEs and Resilience Pamphlets   
  • For Parents/Caregivers
  • For Childcare Providers
  • For Medical Providers
  • For Educators

Videos

• TED Talk by pediatrician Nadine Burke-Harris
• Academy on Violence & Abuse: ACE Study Introduction Videos
• Alberta Family Wellness: Illustrated Concepts & Videos on Brain Science
• *Dr. Linda Chamberlain video on stress, the body and the brain
• Treating Childhood Trauma – Oprah Winfrey on 60 minutes

Websites

• ACEs Too High: Background/relevant resources articles
• ACES Connection: Networking/resource sharing with trauma professionals
• CDC’s ACEs website
• Harvard Center for the Developing Child website
• Center for Resilient Children website
• Alberta Family Wellness: Illustrated Concepts & Videos on Brain Science
• *Alaska ACEs data
• *Alaska Careline (Alaska’s Suicide Prevention and Someone to Talk to Line) , 1-877-266-4357