This post is adapted from the infographic “Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Recent Tragedies,” developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) in collaboration with the ASU REACH Institute – Center for Resilient Families. When tragic events dominate the news cycle, adults often find themselves trying to process their own emotions while … Continue reading Talking to Children About Tragic News: Tips for Navigating Media Coverage Together
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Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2021 Educational Series present for May… "Building a Trauma-Informed, Resilient Community" by Jennifer Parker, PhD, LPC, Director of Child, Youth and Family Initiatives for Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM). This talk provides a review of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress and the associated lifespan risks, along with … Continue reading Educational Series: May 2021
FEATURED ARTICLE Infant and early childhood mental health is defined as the quality of a child’s first and early relationships and the child’s social and emotional development. Experts look at a little one's ability to... Experience warm and responsive relationships with care giversCreate relationships with othersExplore and learnCommunicate in playExpress and regulate emotion Learn more … Continue reading The Importance of Early Mental Health Development