Caring for Children in Troubled Times
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Resources developed specifically in response to the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks are in bold print. Other resources address issues more generally.
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The Character of a Nation is Tested Karen Pace, Michigan State University Extension
Talking to Children about Terrorism (general guidelines) Judith Myers-Walls, Purdue University Extension
Talking to Children about Terrorism: By the Numbers (age-appropriate responses) Judith Myers-Walls, Purdue University Extension
Parenting in the Wake of Terrorism Judith Myers-Walls, Purdue University Extension - also available in Spanish
Helping Teens Cope with the September 11th Tragedy The Learning Network
Talking to Kids about Terrorism or Acts of War Robin F. Goodman, New York University Child Study Center
Reactions and Guidelines for Children Following Trauma/Disaster, American Psychological Association
Family Communication in Times of Stress Ron Pitzer, University of Minnesota Extension
Being Diligent: Moving Beyond Crisis, National Education Association
Effects of stress and trauma on teens
Coping with Traumatic Events: Terrorist Attacks in the United States - Special Comments for Children and Youth Bruce Perry, ChildTrauma Academy
Children, Stress and Natural Disasters, Lynne Borden and Aaron T. Ebata, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension (although the title refers to natural disasters, the materials are equally helpful for unnatural disasters, such as the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11)
Recognizing Stress in Children Karen DeBord, North Carolina State University Extension
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters National Institutes of Mental Health
Terrorism and Children National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - symptoms of stress in children and suggestions for parents and caregivers in responding to children
Preventing Hate in the Face of Terrorism Susan Linn, The Learning Network
101 Tools for Tolerance, tolerance.org - suggestions for home, school, work and community
The Issue: Islam, Muslims, Arabs and Intolerance YouthNoise - written for teens, but great information for everyone
Guilt by Association: Arab Americans become Targets YouthNoise - news article
Our Response to the Attack on America: What Can It Teach Children About Understanding and Revenge James Garbarino, Cornell University
youthNOISE - excellent website with information, opportunities for action, a place to talk, and much, much more
get involved in helping
- Youth Service America
- SERVEnet
- Do Something
- High School for Heroes - fundraising effort to support children of victims of the attacks
- Coping with the Tragedy: Resources to Use if You're Looking for a Way to Help University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension - 4H - includes lots of ways kids can get involved in helping
talk about what's happening
for teens
- Terrorism, Anne Graham Gaines
- Feeling Violent, Pete Sanders, Mike Lacey & Steve Myers
for adults
- Children and Trauma: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, Cynthia Monahan
The Moral Life of Children and The Political Life of Children, Robert Coles - based on Dr. Coles research based on interviews with children around the world
Resources for teachers/youth workers
Myths About Muslim American Families, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension
"Beyond Blame: Reacting to the Terrorist Attack" - Education Development Center - free 30-page curriculum for middle and high school students focused on issues of justice and mislaid blame.Also available in Spanish.
Reactions and Guidelines for Children Following Trauma/Disaster, American Psychological Association
Coping with Traumatic Events: Terrorist Attacks in the United States Bruce Perry, ChildTrauma Academy
Suggestions for Educators: Meeting the Needs of Students (also in Spanish) U.S. Dept. of Education
For Teachers: Talking about the Terrorist Attacks, kidshealth.org
A number of resources are available from the National Association of School Psychologists:
- Children and Responding to National Disaster: Information for Teachers
- Helping Children Cope with Loss, Death and Grief: Response to a National Tragedy
- Coping with Terrorism--Helping Children with Special Needs: Tips for School Personnel and Parents
- Children and Fear of War and Terrorism: Tips for Parents and Teachers
- A National Tragedy - Promoting Tolerance and Peace in Children: Tips for Parents and Schools
- Memorials/Activities/Rituals Following Traumatic Events: Suggestions for Schools
- A National Tragedy - Helping Children Manage Strong Emotional Reactions: Tips for Parents and Teachers
- A National Tragedy - Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide
- A National Tragedy: Preventing Suicide in Troubled Children and Youth
- Identifying Seriously Traumatized Children: Tips for Parents and Educators
- Trauma and Children: A Parent Handout for Helping Children Heal
- A National Tragedy - Helping Children Cope: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Teaching resources from Tolerance.org
Teaching resources from the Constitutional Rights Foundation
Journaling Prompts Vicki Morgan, Creative Memories - these questions and prompts can help youth create a written record of their thoughts, feelings and memories of the events of the last several weeks.
A series of articles for adults as we work through our own emotions by Sam Quick, University of Kentucky Extension:
- The Attack on America: Understanding the Grieving Process
- A Nation Mourns: Suggestions for Grieving and Healing
- In the Aftermath of Tragedy We Need to be Good Listeners
- Anti-Islamic Prejudice Is Itself an Act of Terrorism
- Responding to Terrorism By Being a Peacemaker
- A Mature Response to Terrorism: The Way of Wisdom Circles
- Tragedy Brings Out Best in America and Her People
"101 Questions and Answers about Arab Americans: A Journalist's Guide" Detroit Free Press - everything you ever wanted to know about Arab Americans
Journaling Prompts Vicki Morgan, Creative Memories - these questions and prompts can help you create a written record of your thoughts, feelings and memories of the events of the last several weeks.
How to Help After the Terrorist Attacks, KidsHealth for Parents
National PTA - many resources available for parents
Red Cross Disaster Counseling Materials - information about children and adults in many languages
American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee - website includes many educational resources for children and adults to learn more about Arab culture.
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - more in-depth information about stress reactions to the terrorist attacks
The ChildTrauma Academy - more indepth information about understanding and helping children who have experienced a traumatic event personally.