CN 744 Crisis & Trauma: Theory & Practice: Finding Reliable Websites

The ACA is "dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession." (ACA website) Materials accessible on the site include: ACAeNews, Counseling Corner, continuing education, government affairs, Counseling Today, job listings and ethics are just a few of the subjects covered on this site. Limited free content.

"The world's largest association of psychologists, with nearly 130,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members." (APA.org) Be sure to check out Topics tab for this class.

"ASCA provides professional development, publications, and other resources, research and advocacy to professional school counselors around the globe." Limited free access.

Includes a Public Resources section with information available to non-members. Includes several videos of survivors talking about trauma.

Professional association working to "improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health." (from website). Limited free access. Includes standards and research.

In addition to materials for those in crisis, the site provides materials for parents, educators and counselors. Includes videos.

"Established by Congress in 2000, NCTSN brings a singular and comprehensive focus to childhood trauma." (from website). Includes informational materials for parents, school personnel and caregivers.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this website contains sections for the public and providers. Includes access to PILOTS, the largest citation database on PTSD.

From SAMHSA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this website provides statistics, health topics, available grants, data and health reform news.