Dissociation might sound like a frightening word when applied to children but, according to a new series of resources from the Child Mind Institute, it can cover a variety of behaviors, many of which aren’t great causes for concern.
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While some children describe dissociation as feeling spaced out, numb, or disconnected from themselves or their surroundings, others might say they feel as if they are watching themselves from outside their body or that the world around them doesn’t feel real.
But in milder and more common forms, it might show up as daydreaming. However, when children dissociate a lot, it can be distressing and it could be a sign that they feel overwhelmed by strong feelings or are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or panic attacks.
The Child Mind Institute has provided resources for caregivers on how they can model healthy ways to cope with powerful emotions. For teens, the institute provides techniques that can be used to calm down and ground oneself when feeling stressed or detached. There are also suggestions for how to respond effectively when children diagnose themselves after watching TikTok videos.
The resources include:
This course provides an in-depth exploration of trauma and its effects on child development and behavior.
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Participants will learn how trauma influences learning, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Through interactive activities and case studies, educators will gain practical strategies for creating trauma-informed classrooms that support all students.
The course emphasizes recognizing signs of trauma, responding with empathy, and fostering a safe environment that promotes healing.
By the end, participants will be equipped with the tools to better support the social and emotional needs of children, ensuring a more inclusive and nurturing learning space.
This free event will be held on ZOOM. Register now.
Executive functions are mental skills such as organization, problem-solving, and planning that we use daily.
However, some children struggle with them, which can result in their having trouble keeping track of their schoolwork or items (such as bags or jackets), remembering assignments, or following directions.
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In a series of new resources, the Child Mind Institute notes that it is important to investigate the root cause of why some children can become distracted or disorganized.
Executive function issues are most common in children with ADHD, the Child Mind Institute notes, but children without that diagnosis can have them as well.
The institute offers support for children who struggle with staying organized in school and those who need help with working memory – or, keeping track of the information they need to finish a project or solve problems.
The institute’s resources explore whether a child’s disorganized behavior could indicate other underlying issues, such as anxiety, depression, or a learning disorder.
Strategies for staying organized can’t address an undiagnosed learning disorder or help children who have experienced trauma. These children may appear forgetful or distracted, but may need different types of support, such as a neuropsychological examination.
The Child Mind Institute’s resources include:
The University of Pittsburgh’s Theiss Training Center will host a series titled Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed, and Proficient from January to March and from May to June.
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The center’s online course on trauma is designed for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered periodically and each can be taken as a standalone course or participants can attend all three.
Microsoft Teams links will be shared with participants after they register for the courses.
The Courses
Becoming Trauma Aware discusses how the path to becoming trauma proficient begins with a basic understanding of trauma and what young children’s reaction to trauma can look like in the context of their play and behaviors. The session will lay the foundation for understanding trauma by developing an awareness of what it is and how it reveals itself.
Becoming Trauma Informed will take a step back to look at recent understanding of early brain development. It will share how babies’ brains develop in tandem with close relationship building, how trauma disrupts relationships and the building of brain architecture during this stage, and how strong relationships can build resilience.
Toward Trauma Proficiency applies information presented in the second session. Looking at a case study, the group will analyze trauma and relationship information that may indicate early traumatic experiences impacting the child’s current psychological functioning. It will then assess behaviors presented to identify classroom strengths that support children whose needs are met and understand how to identify children whose history and behaviors may indicate a need to refer for services.
Schedule and Registration
The three courses will be presented from January to March and again from May to June. The course listings include:
Becoming Trauma Aware
Becoming Trauma Informed
- First session: Wednesday, January 29 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
Toward Trauma Proficiency
- First session: Wednesday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, June 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
The University of Pittsburgh’s Theiss Training Center will host a series titled Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed, and Proficient from January to March and from May to June.
Learn More
The center’s online course on trauma is designed for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered periodically and each can be taken as a standalone course or participants can attend all three.
Microsoft Teams links will be shared with participants after they register for the courses.
The Courses
Becoming Trauma Aware discusses how the path to becoming trauma proficient begins with a basic understanding of trauma and what young children’s reaction to trauma can look like in the context of their play and behaviors. The session will lay the foundation for understanding trauma by developing an awareness of what it is and how it reveals itself.
Becoming Trauma Informed will take a step back to look at recent understanding of early brain development. It will share how babies’ brains develop in tandem with close relationship building, how trauma disrupts relationships and the building of brain architecture during this stage, and how strong relationships can build resilience.
Toward Trauma Proficiency applies information presented in the second session. Looking at a case study, the group will analyze trauma and relationship information that may indicate early traumatic experiences impacting the child’s current psychological functioning. It will then assess behaviors presented to identify classroom strengths that support children whose needs are met and understand how to identify children whose history and behaviors may indicate a need to refer for services.
Schedule and Registration
The three courses will be presented from January to March and again from May to June. The course listings include:
Becoming Trauma Aware
Becoming Trauma Informed
- First session: Wednesday, January 29 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
Toward Trauma Proficiency
- First session: Wednesday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, June 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
The University of Pittsburgh’s Theiss Training Center will host a series titled Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed, and Proficient from January to March and from May to June.
Learn More
The center’s online course on trauma is designed for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered periodically and each can be taken as a standalone course or participants can attend all three.
Microsoft Teams links will be shared with participants after they register for the courses.
The Courses
Becoming Trauma Aware discusses how the path to becoming trauma proficient begins with a basic understanding of trauma and what young children’s reaction to trauma can look like in the context of their play and behaviors. The session will lay the foundation for understanding trauma by developing an awareness of what it is and how it reveals itself.
Becoming Trauma Informed will take a step back to look at recent understanding of early brain development. It will share how babies’ brains develop in tandem with close relationship building, how trauma disrupts relationships and the building of brain architecture during this stage, and how strong relationships can build resilience.
Toward Trauma Proficiency applies information presented in the second session. Looking at a case study, the group will analyze trauma and relationship information that may indicate early traumatic experiences impacting the child’s current psychological functioning. It will then assess behaviors presented to identify classroom strengths that support children whose needs are met and understand how to identify children whose history and behaviors may indicate a need to refer for services.
Schedule and Registration
The three courses will be presented from January to March and again from May to June. The course listings include:
Becoming Trauma Aware
Becoming Trauma Informed
- First session: Wednesday, January 29 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
Toward Trauma Proficiency
- First session: Wednesday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, June 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
The University of Pittsburgh’s Theiss Training Center will host a series titled Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed, and Proficient from January to March and from May to June.
Learn More
The center’s online course on trauma is designed for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered periodically and each can be taken as a standalone course or participants can attend all three.
Microsoft Teams links will be shared with participants after they register for the courses.
The Courses
Becoming Trauma Aware discusses how the path to becoming trauma proficient begins with a basic understanding of trauma and what young children’s reaction to trauma can look like in the context of their play and behaviors. The session will lay the foundation for understanding trauma by developing an awareness of what it is and how it reveals itself.
Becoming Trauma Informed will take a step back to look at recent understanding of early brain development. It will share how babies’ brains develop in tandem with close relationship building, how trauma disrupts relationships and the building of brain architecture during this stage, and how strong relationships can build resilience.
Toward Trauma Proficiency applies information presented in the second session. Looking at a case study, the group will analyze trauma and relationship information that may indicate early traumatic experiences impacting the child’s current psychological functioning. It will then assess behaviors presented to identify classroom strengths that support children whose needs are met and understand how to identify children whose history and behaviors may indicate a need to refer for services.
Schedule and Registration
The three courses will be presented from January to March and again from May to June. The course listings include:
Becoming Trauma Aware
Becoming Trauma Informed
- First session: Wednesday, January 29 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
Toward Trauma Proficiency
- First session: Wednesday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, June 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
The University of Pittsburgh’s Theiss Training Center will host a series titled Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed, and Proficient from January to March and from May to June.
Learn More
The center’s online course on trauma is designed for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered periodically and each can be taken as a standalone course or participants can attend all three.
Microsoft Teams links will be shared with participants after they register for the courses.
The Courses
Becoming Trauma Aware discusses how the path to becoming trauma proficient begins with a basic understanding of trauma and what young children’s reaction to trauma can look like in the context of their play and behaviors. The session will lay the foundation for understanding trauma by developing an awareness of what it is and how it reveals itself.
Becoming Trauma Informed will take a step back to look at recent understanding of early brain development. It will share how babies’ brains develop in tandem with close relationship building, how trauma disrupts relationships and the building of brain architecture during this stage, and how strong relationships can build resilience.
Toward Trauma Proficiency applies information presented in the second session. Looking at a case study, the group will analyze trauma and relationship information that may indicate early traumatic experiences impacting the child’s current psychological functioning. It will then assess behaviors presented to identify classroom strengths that support children whose needs are met and understand how to identify children whose history and behaviors may indicate a need to refer for services.
Schedule and Registration
The three courses will be presented from January to March and again from May to June. The course listings include:
Becoming Trauma Aware
Becoming Trauma Informed
- First session: Wednesday, January 29 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
Toward Trauma Proficiency
- First session: Wednesday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, June 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
The University of Pittsburgh’s Theiss Training Center will host a series titled Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed, and Proficient from January to March and from May to June.
Learn More
The center’s online course on trauma is designed for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered periodically and each can be taken as a standalone course or participants can attend all three.
Microsoft Teams links will be shared with participants after they register for the courses.
The Courses
Becoming Trauma Aware discusses how the path to becoming trauma proficient begins with a basic understanding of trauma and what young children’s reaction to trauma can look like in the context of their play and behaviors. The session will lay the foundation for understanding trauma by developing an awareness of what it is and how it reveals itself.
Becoming Trauma Informed will take a step back to look at recent understanding of early brain development. It will share how babies’ brains develop in tandem with close relationship building, how trauma disrupts relationships and the building of brain architecture during this stage, and how strong relationships can build resilience.
Toward Trauma Proficiency applies information presented in the second session. Looking at a case study, the group will analyze trauma and relationship information that may indicate early traumatic experiences impacting the child’s current psychological functioning. It will then assess behaviors presented to identify classroom strengths that support children whose needs are met and understand how to identify children whose history and behaviors may indicate a need to refer for services.
Schedule and Registration
The three courses will be presented from January to March and again from May to June. The course listings include:
Becoming Trauma Aware
Becoming Trauma Informed
- First session: Wednesday, January 29 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
Toward Trauma Proficiency
- First session: Wednesday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Register online
- Second session: Thursday, June 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Register online
Children always look to their caregivers for a sense of safety during scary and vulnerable times. Oftentimes, the caregivers are informing their children how to respond in these situations. Therefore, parents and caregivers must have the right resources to help their children process and work through these big emotions.
Between war, conflict, and traumatic experiences happening in and out of the home, there are several new and scary experiences children are being exposed to.
ZERO TO THREE has free resources for families and caregivers, and professionals who support them, that offer guidance on helping young children grieve and process traumatic experiences.
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