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After the Storm: Helping Children Cope with Trauma after Natural Disasters
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Simmons, Krystal T.; Douglas, Denika Y. – Communique, 2018
Though adults undoubtedly suffer tremendous stress in the aftermath of natural disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, it is often the most vulnerable, the children, who are most traumatized and possess the fewest coping skills. Signs of child psychological trauma such as symptoms commonly associated with posttraumatic stress…
Descriptors: Children, Coping, Trauma, Natural Disasters
Research Summaries
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Brock, Stephen E., Ed. – Communique, 2011
This article presents summaries of three articles relevant to school crisis response: (1) "Factors Contributing to Posttraumatic Growth," summarized by Steve DeBlois; (2) "Psychological Debriefing in Cross-Cultural Contexts" (Stacey Rice); and (3) "Brain Abnormalities in PTSD" (Sunny Windingstad). The first summary reports the findings of a…
Descriptors: Crisis Intervention, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Crisis Management, Brain
Evaluating Psychological Trauma in the Aftermath of a Suicide Cluster
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Conolly-Wilson, Christina – Communique, 2009
School psychologists must have a solid understanding of how to evaluate psychological trauma. In their line of work, they have found that the PREPaRE model of school crisis intervention provides important guidance when addressing this issue. Specifically, the PREPaRE model argues that school psychologists need to conduct a needs assessment before…
Descriptors: Crisis Intervention, Needs Assessment, School Psychologists, Psychological Patterns
Crisis Management Research Summaries
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Brock, Stephen E., Ed. – Communique, 2009
In this column, Crisis Management in the Schools Interest Group members summarize recent crisis management publications. The first article summarized was a meta-analysis of the risk factors associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among adults. The second study looked at the presence of life stressors among students who were expelled…
Descriptors: Crisis Intervention, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, School Psychologists, Crisis Management
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Brock, Stephen E., Ed. – Communique, 2009
This article presents summaries of four recent crisis management publications: (1) "Crisis Intervention for Children/Caregivers Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence," summarized by Donna DeVaughn Kreskey; (2) "Predictors of Trauma Reactions Following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks," summarized by Kelly O'Connor; (3) "Cognitive Coping Styles and PTSD…
Descriptors: Accidents, Crisis Intervention, Terrorism, Traffic Safety
Crisis and Loss: Information for Educators.
Canter, Andrea, Ed. – Communique, 1999
Crisis intervention is a vital component of any comprehensive approach to maintaining psychological well being. An active school-based crisis intervention team can make a powerful contribution to a school's sense of community and commitment to taking care of each other. This special edition presents promising practices that may be helpful to…
Descriptors: Coping, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Influences, Death
Crisis and Loss: Information for Families.
Canter, Andrea, Ed. – Communique, 1999
During a crisis, parents can do a great deal to help their child deal with grief and anxiety. This special issue provides information and promising practices that might be helpful in dealing with various crisis situations. Provides the following articles: (1) "Children Killing Children" (Kevin Dwyer); (2) "Disaster: Helping Children…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Bullying, Children, Coping