eBook: Empowering Communities to Help Kids Cope with Trauma and Disasters

This eBook explores how community members can support children and adolescents after violence and disasters. It defines trauma as physical and mental harm, emphasizing its impact on young people. Strategies include listening to children's feelings and reducing additional stressors. The eBook details age-specific reactions, from infants to teens. It offers guidance on identifying those needing extra help and monitoring healing. Community members are advised to address their own emotions first. Resources from NIMH and other agencies are listed for further assistance. This eBook serves as a vital tool for teachers and clergy. It promotes coping skills and problem-solving for trauma survivors. Overall, it's an essential guide for fostering resilience.

Author: NIMH
File Format: PDF
PDF Version: 1.3
Publish Date: 2012
Number of Pages: 20