When children experience profound childhood experiences, they need a trusted adult to help them cope. Otherwise, stress levels in their bodies and brains remain too high. And because they are still in the process of developing, the risk of damage from stress is high.

The right support for more resilience

Through good and positive experiences with trusted adults, children can feel safe and relaxed during contact, allowing feelings of stress to subside. This increases their natural resilience. This helps reduce their symptoms now and in the future. Children can then move forward.

Supporting figure

For children who feel unsafe at home, a supporting figure is very important. This person is aware of the harmful effects of long-term stress and knows how to deal with them. We call this trauma-sensitive acting.

Tools and materials

Window of Tolerance English version

Animations: Window of tolerance

The Window of tolerance animation explains the impact of dramatic events on a child. It visualizes the consequences of stress on the development of brain. But also, how you can help a child to cope with stress.

View animations

Infographics: Adverse childhood experiences

A child which grows up with a lot of stress, fear and insecurity can suffer from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). For professionals there are 6 infographics with more information on what causes profound experiences.

View all infographics

Courses: How to support refugee children & youth

Help refugee children to strengthen their resilience, deal with stress and trauma, but also give them the opportunity to feel safe again. This course is developed for teachers who have refugee children in class.

View course for refugee children