At Center for Child Counseling, we believe EVERY child deserves to grow up surrounded by adults who respond with empathy, understanding, and care—especially in the face of adversity.
"A Way of Being with Children" is more than training—it’s a movement to create trauma-informed communities where children feel safe, supported, and seen. Our goal is to prevent re-traumatization and help adults build strong, healing relationships with the children in their lives.
Practical Tools to Build Resilience
The tip sheets below are designed to complement our A Way of Being with Children training. These easy-to-use resources provide practical strategies rooted in brain science, child development, and trauma-informed care. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these tools will help you:
- Respond to challenging behaviors with compassion
- Support emotional regulation and development
- Strengthen the adult-child relationship
- Foster resilience and long-term well-being
Mental Health Topics
Responding to Big Emotions and Crises
- How to Respond to a Mental Health Crisis
- The Importance of De-Escalation: Understanding and Responding to Your Child’s Big Emotions
Special Topics for Parents of Tweens and Teens
- Discussing Body Image
- Discussing Body Image - Spanish
- The Social Media Effect: Understanding the Effect on Teenagers
- The Social Media Effect: Understanding the Effect on Teenagers - Spanish
- Withdrawn Teenagers: Tips and Strategies for Parents to Engage with Pre-Teens and Teens
- Withdrawn Teenagers: Tips and Strategies for Parents to Engage with Pre-Teens and Teens - Spanish
Explore and Download
Click the images below to view or download each tip sheet. Use them to spark conversations, guide your interactions, and bring the principles of trauma-informed care into daily practice.
For Educators
For Parents and Caregivers