Mental Health and Disaster Resources
- Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Hurricane (pdf)
www.nctsnet.org/nccts/asset.do?id=540
Children’s reactions to the hurricane and its aftermath are strongly influenced by how their parents, teachers, and other caregivers cope during and after the storm. They often turn to these adults for information, comfort, and help. There are many reactions to hurricanes and other frightening events that are common among children. These generally diminish with time, but knowing that these reactions are likely – and normal – can help parents be prepared.
- Hurricane Katrina: Sustaining Effectiveness in First Responders
http://www.centerforthestudyoftraumaticstress.org/
downloads/CSTSSustainingeffectiveness.pdf