Helpful Tips

Introduction and Terms of Use 
Within each section of this page, you will find handouts that can be downloaded in a PDF or Microsoft Word format. [To download the PDF files, you will need to have the free adobe acrobat reader on your computer. This free software is easy to download from www.adobe.com.] 

If you need to receive print copies of the handouts, please contact us to see what we can arrange. You can reach us by e-mailing reassure@pitt.edu

Unless otherwise noted, you have permission to duplicate and distribute these handouts for non-commercial use. If you want to use the handouts for another purpose or wish to contact the authors with feedback or questions, please e-mail us. 

We will be adding new resources throughout the coming months, so please bookmark our web site and visit us again. 

How the resources are organized 
Throughout all of the handouts, we have made readability a priority, so that laypersons without formal mental health training will find them useful. 

If you are seeking general suggestions and information regarding children and trauma, check the general resources section. 

If you want suggestions for children under the age of seven, you will want to check out the resources for young children. 

For children ages 7-12, we suggest the resources for elementary school-aged children. 

Teenagers' needs are addressed in the documents under that section. 

Didn't find what you need? 

If you are looking for more clinical or specialized publications, please e-mail us at reassure@pitt.edu . We have volunteers with extensive experience in crisis responding and disabilities who may be able to assist you.