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In
light of September 11th tradegy, this page was compiled to help
families touched by that event. A wide variety of links are
offered in this space to help parents and children find ways to
talk about current news events, and to cope when faced with difficult
times or family loss. This small list of links cover all age groups,
from very small to adult. You can find many, many more by doing
a search at www.google.com.
If you need guidance, I hope you find these links helpful.
--Paula
Tortorice, Webmaster
Talking
to Kids About War
www.aboutourkids.org/articles/war_iraq.html
Talking with Kids about the News
www.childrennow.org/television/twk-news.htm
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters
www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/violence.cfm
Talking
with Kids About Tough Issues
www.talkingwithkids.org
Connect for Kids - Guidance for GrownUps
http://www.connectforkids.org
Helping
Children Deal with Scary News
www.pbs.org/parents/issuesadvice/war/
Reactions
to Trauma: Suggestions for Teens
http://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/trauma.html
Finding the Right Words
www.kidshealth.org/index.html
HELPING WITH LOSS
Children
and Death
www.hospicenet.org/html/talking.html
All Kids Grieve
http://www.allkidsgrieve.org/home.html
HELPING ADULTS
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. Originally posted after 9/11)
www.asu.edu/provost/intergroup/resources/tragedies.html#anchor187218
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
HELPING OTHERS
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/
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