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CRISIS RESOURCES
As a company dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of children and adults, we want to offer our support during these challenging times. Below you will find information on articles and resources that can offer insight and advice on helping and protecting children to cope with these difficult issues.
Helping Children Cope In Unsettling Times: Tips For School Personnel
Identify specific ways that school staff can help children and teens to feel safe amidst today's concerns over potential terrorist attacks and war.
Mommy, I'm Scared
Find out how parents can help their children cope with their fears of war.
Will They Fly A Plane Into Our House? How To Talk To Children About Terrorism
This free book, written by Lawrence L. Shapiro Ph.D for parents of children 5-12, answers difficult questions on how to address children's concerns about terrorism. The book also includes a dozen pencil and paper activities to help children develop emotional and behavioral skills that will help them deal with stress.(.pdf File)
Talking To Kids About The War In Iraq
Review ways that parents and teachers can help children and teens cope with the war in Iraq.
Activities That Honor
Learn how activities and open communication with children and teens can help them to deal with the war.
Helping Children Cope With War
Identify ways that school personnel and parents can help kids to feel safe and supported during these difficult times.
Heal Thy Self...
Review tips on how to listen and care for yourself so that you may be able, ready and well enough to continue listening and caring for others.
Children's Reaction's To Crisis: How Parents Can Help
Find out how you can help parents to support their kids during and after a crisis.
Changed By Trauma: Helping Youth Cope In The Aftermath Of Tragedy
Debra Whiting Alexander, Ph.D. offers specific steps on how to help young people heal from traumatic events.
An Interview With Sam Blank, Professor, Educational Administrations Graduate Of Education At Pace University
Mr. Blank shares the insight he gained from responding to 9/11 crisis for the Manhattan schools and reviews how to develop an effective crisis management plan.
Top Ten Crisis Management Websites
Review these websites that can help you respond effectively to a variety of crises, including a terrorist attack.
One Year Later: Remembering September 11, 2001 -- Tips For School Personnel
Review guidelines from the National Association of School Psychologists on how schools should prepare and acknowledge the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
9/11 Memorial Activities At School: A List Of Dos And Don'ts
Follow these tips from the National Association of School Psychologists when planning school memorials to acknowledge the one year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
The Counselor's Classroom Archives
This weekly newsletter ran a series on dealing with the aftermath of 9/11 and then followed it up with another series on trauma.
Identifying Seriously Traumatized Children: Tips For Parents and Educators
The National Association of School Psychologists offers advice on how to identify and assist young people who are suffering from serious trauma resulting from the attacks.
Empowering Children In The Aftermath Of Hate: A Guide For Educators And Parents
The Anti-Defamation League illustrates how you can give children the tools they need to confront hate effectively in the aftermath of these frightening and violent events.
What Does September 11th Mean To You?
Dr. Linda Metcalf offers advice to parents on how to help their children understand what the events of September 11th mean to them.
The Teacher: Source of Stimulation
New York educator Sam Blank explores how teachers can help to fulfill human needs -- especially during times of crisis.
From Talk To Action
A heartening story about how students sprang into action to aid the victims of the WTC attack.
The Lingering Effects of Trauma: Helping Youth Cope With Violence
Dr. Debra Whiting Alexander explains what to expect and what you can do to help when children are faced with traumatic violence.
Helping Children Manage Stress
Review how stress affects children and find out ways you can help them deal with it
in a positive way.
Helping Children Cope With Loss
Leah Davies presents ways you can help children learn to live with loss.
We hope that this information will aid you in your efforts to support our nation's youth.
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