For patients & families
Understand what's happening.
Whether you're going through trauma therapy yourself or supporting someone who is, these guides explain what happens in treatment without overwhelming jargon.
How it works, what to expect session by session, and how to support your child between sessions.
Read the guide →What children, teens, and safe caregivers can expect: the treatment map, support at home, questions, and family practice materials.
Read the guide →Recommended reading
Books and resources to help you understand trauma and support your child's healing.
Games & calming tools
Safe place, container, breathing, grounding — gentle exercises to practice at home with your child.
TF-CBT home practice
Breathing, grounding, and naming feelings. Choose what to practice with your therapist; you can pause or stop.
How you can help
It's natural to have questions and concerns about your child's therapy. Learning about treatment can help you feel more confident and better equipped to support them.
- Be patient — healing takes time and isn't always linear.
- Keep communication open without pushing.
- Maintain routines and stability at home.
- Ask the therapist how to support specific skills at home.
- Take care of yourself too — your wellbeing matters.
These plain-language guides are compiled from published clinical sources. Read about the sources, limitations and editorial approach on our About page.
In development
- PCITParent-Child Interaction TherapyStrengthens the parent-child bond and teaches effective parenting skills.Planned