Coping Resources
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Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about a shooting rampage. It is important to remember that children look to their parents to make them feel safe. This is true no matter what age your children are, be they toddlers, adolescents or even young adults. Consider... |
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Hurricanes and Tropical Storms: Disaster Distress Helpline and Resources Hurricanes, tropical storms, and the severe weather associated with both- namely floodingand tornadoes -can lead to emotional distress in those that experience them. Survivors living in the impacted areas (including children and teens), loved ones of victims, and first responders, rescue &... |
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Keeping Children Safe in Sandy After superstorm Sandy, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council, Sarita Chung, M.D., FAAP, wrote this post for FEMA's Blog. The article offers advice on how to keep children safe from environmental hazards, how to address their mental health needs... |
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National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement The lives of children are too frequently touched by crises that may include the death of family members, friends, or others important in a child's life. When this occurs, learning, behavior and relationships can be impacted. The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement website offers... |
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National Domestic Violence Hotline Information and support regarding domestic violence plus a brief questionnaire that will help you determine if you or a loved one is in an abusive situation. Individuals can call the NDVH directly if they feel they want to speak with a domestic violence advocacy specialist at: 1-800-799-... |
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National Institute of Mental Health Coping with Traumatic Events Resources This website provides resources on mental disorders that may be related to or affected by exposure to violence or traumatic events; helping children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters, post traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and depression. Visit Website |
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) The Lifeline is a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. If you or someone you know is feeling desperate, alone, or hopeless call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Visit Website |
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Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting Created in response to the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting, this document gives an overview of common reactions children and teens experience in response to traumatic events. It offers tips for helping yourself, and your child cope after a traumatic event. Download here |
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Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers After Disasters This excerpt from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD's Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide gives an overview of warnings signs that may indicate preschoolers are having difficulty coping with a traumatic experience and ways parents can help.... |
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Parent Tips for School-age Children After Disasters This excerpt from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD's Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide gives an overview of warnings signs that may indicate school-age children are having difficulty coping with a traumatic experience and ways parents can... |
