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Peer reviewedWasserstein, Shari B.; La Greca, Annette M. – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 1998
Three months after Hurricane Andrew, 89 children in grades four to six who lived in two-parent families and had experienced the hurricane were tested. Children's symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder were related to their perceptions of parental conflict; this relationship was stronger for Hispanic children than for other ethnic groups.…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Children, Hurricanes, Natural Disasters
Peer reviewedShelby, Janine S.; Tredinnick, Michael G. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1995
Crisis intervention has typically been conceptualized as seeking a return of clients to a state of equilibrium. Personal work experience with Hurricane Andrew survivors has led to an appreciation of the importance of several considerations. Develops a proactive approach, attempting to recognize and extend clients' preexisting strengths. Offers…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Children, Coping
