About Our Program

Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET) is a cognitive-behavioral, skills-based support group aimed at relieving symptoms of child traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and functional impairment among youth who have been exposed to traumatic events. It is used most commonly for children who have experienced or witnessed community, family, or school violence, or who have been involved in natural disasters, accidents, physical abuse, or neglect.

Program Details

• Features ten sessions, which is implemented over ten weeks
• ​Designed for ages 10+
• Intended to be implemented by teachers and school counselors
• Removes barriers to accessing mental health treatment

Intended Outcomes

• Reduce youth's problems with:
  • anxiety or nervousness
  • withdrawal or isolation
  • depressed mood
  • acting out in school
  • impulsive or risky behavior

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