Americans sing "Amazing Grace" as they gather
around a memorial in New York's Union Square,
Sept. 14, 2001, a national day of prayer and remembrance.
(Photo © Robin Weiner/WirePix)
Disaster Relief Resources:
Addressing Emotional Consequences Of WTC Attacks -- HHS personnel have already begun to help coordinate crisis counseling programs for victims, their families, and the thousands of professional and volunteer rescue workers.
Trauma Treatment Manual -- By Edward L. Schmookler, PhD.
Originally written for people working in the field with survivors of rape in Bosnia. Can be used as a guide for helping anyone who has survived any kind of trauma.Helping Children After a Disaster. -- A catastrophe or violent act is frightening to children and adults alike. It is important to acknowledge the frightening parts of the disaster when talking with a child about it. Falsely minimizing the danger will not end a child's concerns.
Helping Children Understand Death -- A Parent's Guide from Hospice of North Florida.
Children and Grief -- When a family member dies, children react differently from adults.
Calls For Public To Donate Blood -- The American Association of Blood Banks is urging US citizens to respond to national appeals for blood in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
American Tragedy -- From Helping.org.
Information on donations and how you can help the victims.The Emergency Email Networks -- A free public emergency alert service, public private partnership.
National List of Crisis Counselors -- Offering free or reduced fee services to those affected by the September 11 attack on the US.
We the People
By Karen Rae
Sharing in the Journey:
Perfect Blue Sky -- By Waldo Jaquith.
The United States' sky was blue, perfectly blue. Empty, simple, clear, clean blue. Except for over New York City.Walking Kirby To Class: A True Story -- By Thom Rutledge.
There were times when it felt like I was the one facing death, and in a way I was...Mobilized Mothers Demonstrate Power Of Heart -- By Megan Cooley.
Determined women working together can achieve change.
Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) -- In children and adolescents.PTSD And Older Veterans -- The phrase, "war is hell," only begins to describe how terrifying war is for military personnel.Children Of War -- By Michael Holmboe Meyer.
I grew up as a child of a traumatized generation...
Self-help:
Exercise Helps Keep Your Psyche Fit -- Research shows exercise to be a viable, cost-effective treatment for depression and may help in the treatment of other mental disorders.
News:
What Makes People The Happiest? -- Researchers Say It's Not Money Or Popularity. APA Study finds autonomy, competence, relatedness and self-esteem at top of list of psychological needs.Catharsis Increases Rather Than Decreases Anger And Aggression -- Contrary to popular belief, venting anger through physical aggression-such as hitting a punching bag or a pillow-does not decrease one's anger. According to new research, such acting out only increases a person's hostility.
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