WHERE CAN WE GO FOR HELP?
Throughout this website we have mentioned several specialist organisations that can offer advice and resources to enable you to be effective in caring for a traumatised child.
Here are some national organisations that are based on Christian principals and a specific desire to bring hope to traumatised people in the UK:
TRC - Trauma recovery centre
For therapy and consultancy regarding children in trauma. www.trc-uk.org
Childhood Trauma Recovery Network UK (CTRN)
A national network of those specialising in trauma recovery which signposts to trauma informed help and support.
www.traumarecoverynetworkuk.org
BDT
A training organisation that delivers training on supporting traumatised children all over the UK and also facilitates safe places in schools across the UK.
www.betsytraininguk.co.uk
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For those impacted by domestic abuse and violence against women.
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The church safeguarding specialists.
OTHER MAIN UK TRAUMA SPECIALIST ORGANISATIONS
YOUNG MINDS
A national organisation who lobby and provide resources to the UK such as Addressing adversity.
International organisations
Child Trauma Academy
offers expertise on trauma and the impact on children through courses, books and newsletters.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
also has great resources for teachers and parents about trauma and supporting the traumatised child.
The Post Institute
helps traumatised children and young people. It is a ‘love-based family-centred approach to helping children with challenging behaviours’.