Understanding Trauma in an Early Childhood Context
Watch this webinar to explore what trauma is and recognize its signs and symptoms in young children. Discover strategies to promote resilience in children and the adults who care for them.
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Mental Health
Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.
Head Start Heals Campaign
The Head Start Heals campaign increases awareness about how Head Start programs are uniquely qualified to address trauma and promote resilience in young children and families. Explore resources to support this work.
Examining the Effects of Toxic Stress and Trauma on the Mental Health of Young Children
This webinar from the Office of Head Start discusses trauma and toxic stress and their effects on the mental health of young children.
Strategies for Supporting Self-Regulation: Snapshot Series
Explore key concepts about self-regulation development and intervention for infants and toddlers and preschool-aged children. Learn about strategies to promote self-regulation for these age groups.
Promoting Staff Well-being
Explore these resource collections to learn about strategies to promote physical and mental health for staff in Head Start programs.
Supporting Social and Emotional Well-being
Explore this collection of resources to learn how to support children’s social and emotional well-being. This collection also includes resources related to adult mental wellness.
Head Start Heals: Frequently Asked Questions
These handouts cover frequently asked questions from the Head Start Heals campaign and related office hours. Find links to additional resources on stress, resilience, and providing support.
Defining Trauma
Increase your knowledge and skills about trauma. Learn the definition of trauma, how we respond to traumatic events, and how traumatic events affect families.
Caring for Ourselves as We Care for Others
Learn about reactions to others’ trauma and how to respond. We need to take care of ourselves when we work with people who have experienced trauma. The effects of those experiences on them can affect us, too.
Coping and Healing
Review strategies for coping with and healing from trauma. Learn how families’ strengths help the healing process.
