Dealing with Trauma & Tragedy
Whether experiencing the loss of a friend or loved one or hearing about a disaster on the news, children need support in processing feelings surrounding traumatic events. Below are several links containing helpful information on how to assist scholars during times of crisis.
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do
(Downloadable booklet available in English and Spanish)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health
Talking To Kids About School Safety
http://www.mentalhealthamerica
Talking To Kids About Fear And Violence
http://www.mentalhealthamerica
Helping Children Cope With Tragedy Related Anxiety
http://www.nmha.org/go/informa
Children And Grief
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Fam
Helping Children After A Disaster
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Fam
Talking To Children About Terrorism and War
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Fam
Love and Logic: Help Kids Cope With Tragedy
http://loveandlogic.com/docume