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Website Resources for Helping Children, Adolescents, Teens, and
Adults Cope
During Times of Crisis
1. Talking to Kids About War
AboutOurKids.org
New York University Child Study Center
2. Talking About Conflict and War
The Learning Network
3. Talking with Children about War - Pointers for Parents
The Learning Network
4. Talking with Kids about the News
Children Now
5. “Helping Children Cope with Violence, Terrorism, and Grief”
on the NCCIC Web site. The information can be found at
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6. AAP Offers Advice on Communicating with Children about Disasters
- How Pediatricians Can
Respond to
the Psychosocial Implications of Disasters (AAP Policy statement)
7.
http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/SMA95-3022/SMA302
2.htm> -
Psychosocial Issues for Children and Families in Disasters: A Guide for
the
Primary Care Physician (Joint publication between AAP and US Center
for
Mental Health Services)
8. - The Pediatrician’s Role in
Disaster Preparedness (AAP policy statement)
9. - Child Deaths Hit
Communities Hard: Disasters Demand Psychological Triage (AAP
10. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has
suggestions
for “Helping Children After a Disaster.” They can be found at:
11. Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and
Disasters
12. Tragic Times, Healing Words Helping Your Children Cope with the
Latest
Disasters by the Sesame Workshop
13. Kids Com .Com Kids speak out!
14. Talking with Kids about the News
15. National SAFE KIDS Campaign and Matchbox Partner to Celebrate
National
9-1-1 Day
16. Talking with Kids About Tough Issues
17. Helping Your Kids Feel Safe
18. Nickelodeon Parent Talk Violence
19. Response to Terrorism: Teacher Handout From American School
Counselor
Association
http://206.61.101.87/content.cfm?L1=1000&L2=48
20. Helping Your Child Deal With the Terrorist Tragedy
21. Talking to Kids About War
22. Help for Coping with the Attacks in the U.S.
23. Connect for Kids
24. Coping After A Disaster
25. www.aap.org, the American Academy of Pediatrics has an extensive
list of
links related to children, terrorism, & disasters.
HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN
25.**For Very Young Children
Even babies and toddlers can experience anxiety. Zero to Three offers
some
advice for protecting and reassuring very young children.
http://www.zerotothree.org/
26. **Helping Children Deal with Scary News
Words of advice from Mr. Rogers: help children feel secure, limit TV and
listen.
http://pbskids.org/
27. **Helping Children Cope with Trauma
The American Counseling Association has compiled a list of ways
parents
and adults can help young children deal with trauma.
http://www.counseling.org
HELPING OLDER CHILDREN
28. **Talking with Children: Tips for Parents
The National Association of School Psychologists offers tips for parents
not only in English, but also in Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Urdu and
Vietnamese.
http://www.nasponline.org/
29. **A Guide for Parents: Ten Tips for Talking with Children about
Terrorism
It’s not always what you say, but how you say it that matters for young
children. Here’s help from the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution
and
Conflict Management.
http://www.state.oh.us/cdr/schools/trauma/tentips.htm
30. **Helping Children Understand the Terrorist Attacks
The U.S. Department of Education explains how adults can talk with
children about the attacks, along with suggestions for educators and
links
to additional helpful resources.
http://www.ed.gov/inits/september11/index.html
31. **What to Look For
UCLA’s School Mental Health Project identifies common responses that
children often experience in the wake of overwhelming events:
persistent
fears about being separated from their families, sleep disturbances,
loss
of concentration and irritability, physical complaints, withdrawal and
listlessness.
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu
32. **Trauma and the Attacks in the United States
New York University’s Child Study Center offers resources to help
parents,
teachers and mental health professionals explain war and terrorism to
children, how to help them cope, and signs of trauma-related stress.
http://www.aboutourkids.org
HELP FOR TEENAGERS
33. **Reactions to Trauma: Suggestions for Teens
The National Mental Health and Education Center has brief information
for
teens on normal reactions to trauma, and how they can help
themselves.
http://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/trauma.html
34. **Talking to Children about Violence
What if teens don’t want to talk, or if they are fascinated by these
events? Educators for Social Responsibility may have answers for you
and
your family or classroom.
http://www.esrnational.org/guide.htm
35. **Finding the Right Words
KidsHealth has information and helpful language for parents, teachers,
kids and teens about the painful feelings they might expect to have.
http://www.kidshealth.org/misc_pages/P_squarebanner.html
36. **Helping Children Cope with Disaster
When no other words come to mind, a hug and saying, “This is really
hard
for us,” will work, advises the National Mental Health and Education
Center. This handout for parents describes common reactions by age
group
and ways to help children and teens, as adults struggle themselves to
make
sense and feel in control.
http://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/coping.html
37. **Strategies for Parents and Teachers
Focusing on the themes of attachment and separation, North Carolina
State’s Cooperative Extension Services offers specific activities and
ideas for families and classrooms, with some helpful advice for teens
and
high schools.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/humandev/disas3.html
HELPING WITH LOSS
38. **Children and Death
Most of the time adults are reluctant to talk about death with children.
These brochures from Hospice Net have helpful guidance for talking
about
death with children and teenagers.
http://www.hospicenet.org/html/talking.html
39. **Children and Grief
When a family member dies, children react differently from adults.
Adding
to a child’s shock and confusion at the death of a brother, sister or
parent is the unavailability of other family members, who may be so
shaken
by grief that they are not able to cope with the normal responsibility of
child care. http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/grief.htm
40. **All Kids Grieve
All kids experience loss. The key is to help them channel their grief into
personal growth, not violence or destructive behavior. AllKidsGrieve.org
offers books, classroom strategies and information on how to start
support
groups for kids.
http://www.allkidsgrieve.org
RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS, TEACHERS, COMMUNITIES
41. **Discussing the News with 3- to 7-Year-Olds: What to Do?
In times of great distress, young children need to hear that “your
grownups at home and your grownups at school know how to take care
of
you.” Here are specific classroom suggestions from the National
Association for the Education of Young Children.
http://www.naeyc.org/resources/eyly/1998/22.htm
42. **Memorials/Activities/Rituals Following Traumatic Events:
Suggestions
for Schools, School memorials, ceremonies or memory activities
following a
traumatic
experience serve an important function in the healing process for both
students and staff. The National Association of School Psychologists
offers guidance on planning such activities.
http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/memorials.html
43. **Talking to Public School Students about Disasters
The DC Public Schools has an outline of what to expect, and how to
react,
when the news or events upset children.
http://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/disaster_manual.htm
44. **Crisis Communications Guide and Toolkit
This National Education Association toolkit offers approaches and
activities for schools at the time of crisis, as well as in the aftermath
- ways to return to a new “normal” and help in understanding how
children
and teens respond to trauma and stress.
http://www.nea.org/crisis
45. **Helping Children Handle Disaster-Related Anxiety
The National Mental Health Association reminds us that each child
responds
differently to disasters, depending on his or her understanding and
maturity. The National Mental Health Association (800-969-6642) can
provide you with information about your local mental health association
or
local American Red Cross chapter.
http://www.nmha.org/newsroom/terrorismtips.cfm
HELPING ADULTS
46. **Finding Ways to Help Yourself
It’s hard to help children with their feelings when adults themselves are
feeling stunned, confused or anxious. Arizona State University has
some
good advice for adults.
http://www.asu.edu/provost/intergroup/resources/tragedies.html#anchor
187218
47. **Coping with Terrorism
The American Psychological Association explains common reactions
and how
adults can help themselves, and their children.
http://helping.apa.org/daily/terrorism.html
48. **U.S. Government Responds to September 11
First.gov has information to help families identify benefits and find
assistance, along with suggestions for those who want to help.
http://www.firstgov.gov/featured/usgresponse.html
HELPING OTHERS
49. **Finding Ways to Help Others
Aid organizations like the Red Cross and Salvation Army are
coordinating
their efforts with government agencies to organize help for stricken
communities. Check your local paper or TV for local information on
donating blood or money. Here is a list of national organizations that
can
channel your donations to those who need it most.
http://www.helping.org/
TALKING ABOUT HATRED
50. **What to Do about Prejudice?
If you are hearing an increase in prejudiced anti-Arab comments, you
can
intervene. Here’s advice from Educators for Social Responsibility.
http://www.esrnational.org/guide.htm#bigotry
51. **Promoting Tolerance and Peace in Children: Tips for Parents and
Schools. While anger is a normal response felt by many, we must
ensure that
we do
not compound an already great tragedy and react against innocent
individuals with vengeance and intolerance, says the National
Association
of School Psychologists. Find key messages for adults to help children,
and themselves.
http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/tolerance.html
52. **When Hurt Leads to Hate
As adults we need to be aware of and stand up to physical and
emotional
hate and empower our children to do the same. This article from the
New
York University Child Study Center has ideas for how parents can help
children deal with this crisis without becoming prejudiced, stereotyping
specific groups, or retaliating with acts of bias.
http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/hate.html
53. **Reporting Harassment
If you or your children have been subjected to harassment or attack, the
Council on American Islamic Relations Web site has guidelines, a
phone
number and an online reporting form.
http://www.cair-net.org/ireport/
54. **Help against Hatred
Along with advice for parents on talking with children, the National PTA
has posted information on talking with children about hatred and
prejudice, in both English and Spanish.
http://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/tragedy/index.asp
MORE RESOURCES
55. http://www.ces.purdue.edu/terrorism/children/index.html
56. National Association of School Psychologists
www.nasponline.org.
57. Coping with Tragedy website
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/issues/cceresponds/
58. Helping Children Deal with Tragedies
www.info@TeachingStrategies.com>
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