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Stepped Care Program: New Trauma Treatment Option at USF
Stepped Care for Children is a research study between the University of South Florida and the Tampa Bay Crisis Center that provides treatment for children between the ages of 4 to 12 years old who have experienced trauma. There are certain qualifications to be eligible, but this may be a great opportunity for families who need quality, evidence based mental health treatment for a child who has been exposed to trauma. For more information, please follow the link here.
How To Help Your Child Stay Calm
Kids get angry, just like adults do. The key to helping any person, including yourself, is to practice techniques to stay calm or to help calm down while you are, in fact, calm. Trying to practice something while you’re upset can be like trying to pull the emergency break on a car when it’s speeding down the highway. It may eventually stop, but disastrous consequences can happen during the process. Here are some tips to help you work with your child on how to manage difficult emotions before they happen. Learn more.