For crisis settings and disaster relief, coping tools for trauma in English/Spanish and English/Ukrainian

“The human response to psychological trauma is one of the most important public health problems in the world. Traumatic events… confront people with such horror and threat that it may temporarily or permanently alter their capacity to cope, their biological threat perception, and their concepts of themselves.” Bessel van der Kolk, Trauma Psychiatrist and Researcher

COPEKIT coping tools are designed for deployment by all responders: First and Second Responders and all other care providers. The tools support survivors by promoting active coping during and immediately after a crisis or trauma event as well as in the recovery phase. The sooner a survivor is equipped with healthy coping skills, the better they will understand and manage their trauma symptoms and know when to ask for help. This reduces suffering and the risk for maladaptive coping. The tools promote communication between responders/ caregivers and survivors which facilitates operational and treatment compliance. The tools allow for task-shifting to non-specialists, which enables scaling of the response, especially relevant for mass trauma events. The skills incorporate the five principals of psychological first aid: promote sense of safety, calming, sense of self and collective efficacy, connectedness and hope. (Hobfall et al, 2007).

Click here for how COPECARD works.

Click here for training slides being used by both professional and non-specialist providers/caregivers.

COPECARD® 10 English/Spanish

  • (1O) coping skills cards with breathing, grounding, feeling identification, movement, muscle relaxation, psychoeducation (body signs of stress), drawing and support seeking strategies. Visit COPECARD for more information.

  • Trauma disrupts our minds, feelings and bodies. The cards present core skills for managing trauma symptoms. Visit How It Works for the science behind the skills and how they work.

  • 4 x 6 cards, glossy finish, bi-lingual (English/Spanish). Gender/race neutral. Bright colors and dynamic design promote engagement. Download the COPECARD Data Sheet for detailed information.

  • Order COPECARD 10 by clicking here.

COPECARD® 20 English/Spainish

  • (2O) coping skills cards with breathing, grounding, feeling identification, movement, muscle relaxation, psychoeducation (Body Signs of Stress, Our Brains + Stress), art, counting, problem solving, nature and support seeking strategies. Visit COPECARD for more information.

  • Trauma disrupts our minds, feelings and bodies. The cards present core skills for managing trauma symptoms. Visit How It Works for the science behind the skills and how they work.

  • 4 x 6 cards, glossy finish, bi-lingual (English/Spanish). Gender/race neutral. Bright colors and dynamic design promote engagement. Download the COPECARD Data Sheet for detailed information.

  • Order COPECARD 20 by clicking here.

COPECARD® CUSTOM English/Spanish

  • (2O) coping skills cards to choose from - featuring breathing, grounding, feeling identification, movement, muscle relaxation, psychoeducation (Body Signs of Stress, Our Brains + Stress), art, counting, problem solving, nature and support seeking strategies. Visit COPECARD for more information.

    Contact us to discuss which cards will best suit your needs. To expediate delivery, all cards will be drop-shipped directly to you from our printer. 4 5/8” x 6 3/8” clear envelopes with removable adhesive seal are available for an additional cost.

  • Trauma disrupts our minds, feelings and bodies. The cards present core skills for managing trauma symptoms. Visit How It Works for the science behind the skills and how they work.

  • 4 x 6 cards, glossy finish, bi-lingual (English/Spanish). Gender/race neutral. Bright colors and dynamic design promote engagement. Download the COPECARD Data Sheet for detailed information.

  • Go to COPECARD to look at the full product line and for quantity pricing. Contact us to discuss your custom set and to place the order.

COPEKIT® CRISIS KIT

  • COPEKIT™ Crisis Kit contains trauma informed coping skills and tools providing psychological first aid for children during or after trauma events. Visit Crisis Kit for detailed information.

  • Trauma disrupts our minds, feelings and bodies. The kit contains an integrated collection of coping tools paired with COPECARD coping skills. Visit How It Works for the science behind the skills and how they work.

  • 8” x 6” x 3” clear plastic bag with 6 inch handles and pocket on back. Meets all legal requirements for Clear Bag Policies. Contains COPECARD™ 20, teddy bear, crayons, paper, tissue and fidget toy. The tool/skill integration significantly raises the “healthy coping impact” for a child in crisis settings. The kit is a self-contained coping resource with no additional supplies needed. Download COPEKIT™ Crisis Kit Data Sheet for detailed information.

  • Go to COPEKIT Crisis Kit to place your order. Contact us to discuss custom orders and quantity pricing.

“COPECARDs teach children and adults ways of managing their trauma, becoming engaged in the process of their recovery.  They are not just an early intervention, they equip survivors with skills for life.” Judy Farrar Nicholson, LCSW, Disaster Mental Health Responder for 29 Years