Provider Resource
Provider Tip Sheet: Working with Younger Children in Bounce Back
Tools & Guides
March 2026
Tips From Experienced Bounce Back Clinicians
Bounce Back is an adaptation of the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) model for elementary school students. However, in practice, what works for a 5th grader doesn't always work for a kindergartener.
This one-page resource offers specific tips to help you work with younger children, including caregiver engagement, language modifications, and group modifications: