The following materials provide information and offer advice for parents, educators, and mental health and medical professionals to help children cope with the September 11th attack, terrorism, war and death.
AboutOurKids Articles
- Children's Resilience in the Face of Trauma
- Bioterrorism: Talking with Kids about Threats They Can't See
- The Parent Letter - Talking to Kids about Terrorism and War in Iraq: English - Spanish - Chinese - Korean
- At War with Iraq: Tackling Tough Issues with Kids
- Helping Children Feel Safe in Unsafe Times
- Aftermath of Disaster: Helping Children Affected by Trauma and Death
- Major Depressive Disorder in Children and Adolescents Questionnaire
- Helping Children With Developmental Disabilities Cope With Traumatic Events
- Guidelines for Coping With the Anniversary of a Trauma or Death
- About Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Attack on the U.S.: Friendship/Remembrance Bracelets
- Attack on the U.S.: Guidelines for Parents
- Attack on the U.S.: Guidelines for Teachers
- Attending Funerals or Memorial Services
- Building Resilience in Children in the Face of Fear and Tragedy
- Children and Grief: What They Know, How They Feel, How to Help
- Choosing a Mental Health Professional for Your Child: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How
- PTSD in Children Questionnaire
- Helping Children and Teens Cope with Traumatic Events and Death: The Role of School Health Professionals
- Kids and Terrorism: Supporting Our Children in Times of Crisis
- Talking to Kids About Terrorism or Acts of War
- Talking to Kids About Terrorism or Acts of War (Español)
- When Hurt Leads to Hate: Preventing Your Child's Feelings of Anger from Leading to Actions of Bias and Hate
Crisis Manuals
Please click on the links below to download these Crisis Manuals developed by the NYU Child Study Center for parents and professionals who want to help children cope with traumatic events.
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Caring for Kids After Trauma, Disaster and Death: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 2nd Ed.
65 pages - DOWNLOAD NOW
Planning for the Anniversary of Traumatic Events - A Practical Guide for Educators
33 pages - DOWNLOAD NOW
Resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Kids
The federal agency charged with building and supporting the nation's emergency management system
Helping Children Handle Disaster-Related Anxiety - 1-800-LIFENET, free, confidential crisis intervention, referral and information service
Institute for Trauma and Resilience - The Clinical Services, Training and Evaluation Program
Provides free assessment and treatment for adolescents (aged 13-21) and adults who are experiencing trauma and/or stress reactions related to 9-11
