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Arkansas Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools Arkansas children are exposed to substantially high levels of trauma. This places them at an increased risk for mental and behavioral problems.

The Arkansas Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools (T R I S)
provides training and resources to school personnel of K-12 schools in Arkansas to recognize & respond to the impact of trauma on students. The Arkansas Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools (TRIS) was created to help school personnel better recognize and respond to the impact of trauma on students. TRIS provides training, resources, and other support to all school personnel across the state. The initiative is a collaboration between UAMS, the Arkansas Department of Education (A D E) and other key stakeholders and is is funded by a generous behavioral health grant from the Blue and You Foundation.

Happy 25th anniversary, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield! TRIS is proud of our partnership with the Blue & You Founda...
10/22/2026

Happy 25th anniversary, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield! TRIS is proud of our partnership with the Blue & You Foundation. Thank you for all the good you are doing in the state of Arkansas!

Blue & You Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary: laying the foundation for better health

Did you know our Trauma-Informed Practices Certificate Program are offered at NO COST to Arkansas Educators? Thanks to o...
09/22/2026

Did you know our Trauma-Informed Practices Certificate Program are offered at NO COST to Arkansas Educators?

Thanks to our generous partnerships with AWARE and Blue & You Foundation, we are able to offer Fall 2026 virtual cohort for free to school professionals in Arkansas.

More details below, and you can apply today at https://redcapconnectt1.uams.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=TPL8L8AKJ9H93PAM

Set your alarm! TRIS virtual cohort applications open at 8 am TOMORROW (09/18)!
09/17/2026

Set your alarm! TRIS virtual cohort applications open at 8 am TOMORROW (09/18)!

September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💙Su***de prevention starts with connection. A conversation, a check-in, or sharin...
09/15/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💙

Su***de prevention starts with connection. A conversation, a check-in, or sharing a resource can help someone know they are supported and where to turn when they need help.

This month, TRIS is sharing resources available to Arkansas students, schools, caregivers, and communities.

Swipe through to learn more and share these resources with those who might need them.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 for 24/7 support.

Visit tris-ar.org for resources and more information at the TRIS program.

TRIS VIRTUAL COHORTS ARE BACK!!Save the date for our Fall 2026 Trauma-Informed Certificate Program applications, opening...
09/14/2026

TRIS VIRTUAL COHORTS ARE BACK!!

Save the date for our Fall 2026 Trauma-Informed Certificate Program applications, opening September 18th at 8 a.m. See flyer details attached for information about dates and requirements.

08/07/2026

The back-to-school countdown is officially on. 🎟️🎒

School supplies bought? Shoes still fit? Sleep schedule back on speaking terms?

On a scale of 1–10, how ready is your household for the first day of school? Drop your number below — and send this to the parent or caregiver who says they’re totally ready.

Free webinar opportunity!
08/06/2026

Free webinar opportunity!

Join us for our monthly webinar "A Proactive Approach to Mental Health: Expanding Supports beyond Treatment" on August 24th at Noon, presented by Dr. Allison Smith. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jVkzzt6xQra5-mk40fErnQ

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Date: August 24th, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm CST (Noon)
Trainer: Allison Smith, PhD
Description: Mental health care is often reactive, focused on addressing difficulties once they have taken hold. One of the most powerful ways to make a long-term difference is to shift this perspective from reactive to proactive. Therapists are uniquely situated to lead that shift. They can help children adopt a proactive mindset toward their own mental health and support the important relationships around them (with educators, parents, and other caregivers) in understanding it too. When we reframe coping skills as positive mental health practices rather than tools reserved for moments of distress, we help normalize mental health and promote healthy habits across whole families. This webinar introduces a practical toolkit and framework for weaving these proactive strategies into work with children and the systems that surround them, with school settings as a key focus but not the only one. Participants can earn a CEU for attending the webinar.

We loved meeting our Watson Chapel educators today! ❤️ Thank you for diving into trauma-informed training with TRIS.
08/05/2026

We loved meeting our Watson Chapel educators today! ❤️ Thank you for diving into trauma-informed training with TRIS.

We are ready for the 2026 School-Based Mental Health Symposium in Little Rock! If you are attending, please swing by and...
07/28/2026

We are ready for the 2026 School-Based Mental Health Symposium in Little Rock! If you are attending, please swing by and say hello!

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