"An amazing thing happened last night. I found a copy of Brave Bart as I was cleaning out a bookcase and I convinced my five-year-old niece to allow me to read it to her. She loves cats, so the subject was appealing. She sat very quietly and listened to every word. When the story was over, I told her how brave she was since mommy died and she asked me to read it again. I can't remember if she had ever sat in my lap for this long a period of time. During the second reading, she actually fell asleep and it was only 8 pm. Amanda rarely can fall asleep before midnight since her mother died on 9/11. I don't remember who brought me Brave Bart but I am very grateful.”
Deborah O'Connor
Whitestone, Queens, New York
Children's Home of Detroit
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The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
A Program of Children's Home of Detroit
CHD's National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC) is the only program of its kind in the country that trains school and agency professionals who work with children, youth and families traumatized by violent or non-violent incidents. Its certification programs, conferences, books and videotapes instruct thousands of professionals every year in the use of TLC's trauma-specific interventions. Click for more information about TLC.Trowbridge Assessment and Counseling Center
A Program of Children's Home of Detroit
Located on the campus of Children’s Home of Detroit, Trowbridge Assessment and Counseling Center can help children, adolescents, adults and families deal with issues such as worry, depression, anxiety, every day stress, sudden or anticipated loss, family/parent/child difficulties or school-related problems. Trowbridge provides specialized services including trauma assessment, psychological and psychiatric assessments and medical evaluations. Click for more information about Trowbridge.