Childhood Trauma & Healing
Trauma-informed books, tools and organisations to help parents understand, support and heal alongside a child who has experienced difficult or frightening events.
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Thrive Parenting Company
Therapist-curated resource guide
Childhood Trauma & Healing
A Thrive Resource Guide for the Childhood Trauma & Healing pathway
Last updated 1 June 2024
From the therapist
Every resource here has been chosen because it is grounded, realistic and kind to both children and the adults raising them. You do not need to read everything at once. Start with the three resources below, then explore the rest as you have capacity.
If you're overwhelmed, start here
- 01
The Whole-Brain Child(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Accessible starting point
- 02
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)(opens in a new tab)
NCTSN
Free, reliable, comprehensive
- 03
Beacon House(opens in a new tab)
Beacon House Therapeutic Services
Excellent free downloadable guides
You do not have to fix everything today. Steady, predictable care matters more than perfect knowledge — start small and be patient with yourself too.
What's inside
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Best Parent Books
9 recommendations
- 01Top pick
The Whole-Brain Child(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz
6 more in the PDF
Best Children's Books
5 recommendations
- 01
A Terrible Thing Happened(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Margaret M. Holmes
- 02
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2 more in the PDF
Best Teen Books
2 recommendations
- 01
Hey, Kiddo(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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Trauma Is Really Strange(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Steve Haines and Sophie Standing
Best Podcasts
3 recommendations
- 01
Unlocking Us
Brené Brown
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Therapist Uncensored
Sue Marriott and Ann Kelley
- 03
The Trauma Therapist Podcast
Guy Macpherson
Best Apps
2 recommendations
- 01
Calm
Calm.com
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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
Sesame Workshop
Best Websites
4 recommendations
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YoungMinds(opens in a new tab)
YoungMinds
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Zero to Three(opens in a new tab)
Zero to Three
1 more in the PDF
Best YouTube Channels
2 recommendations
- 01
Dr. Bruce Perry on trauma-informed care
Bruce D. Perry
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Dan Siegel on whole-brain parenting
Daniel J. Siegel
Helpful Organisations
5 recommendations
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2 more in the PDF
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