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Helping
Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters From the
National Institute of Mental Health
Topics covered include:
Trauma-What Is It?
How Children and Adolescents React to Trauma
Helping the Child or Adolescent Trauma Survivor
Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderTreatment of PTSD
What Are Scientists Learning About Trauma in Children and
Adolescents?
Violence/Dsiasters/PTSD Resource List
Helping
Young Children Cope with Trauma
From the Red Cross
Topics covered include:
Children's Reactions (by age group)
How to Help Children
Talking About What Happened
When to Seek Professional Help
Parents'
Questions Answered by C.T. O'Donnell II, president
and CEO of KidsPeace, America's oldest child charity dedicated to helping
kids overcome crises. Courtesy of USAToday.com
Helping
Children Cope with Tragedy
From the National PTA
10 Easy-to-Follow Tips
Helping
Children Cope: Tips for Parents and Teachers From the National Association
of School Psychologists. Tips for All Adults,
Parents, Teachers and Schools
Advice
from the Experts From ABC News. ABCNews.com
solicited e-mails from concerned parents and solicited responses from a
wide range of experts.
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