Children and Disasters: A Practical Guide to Healing and RecoveryToday, one in every three Americans will be affected by trauma, and the most vulnerable among these victims are children. Children and adolescents in our communities are exposed to disastrous and devastating events, including natural disasters, violence, accidents, and, most recently, terrorist attacks, that have a great impact on their emotional and physical well-being. Children in Disasters is a training manual and reference for those who provide psychological relief in the wake of disasters. The expert contributors offer guidance for helping children integrate their traumatic experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and restore a sense of safety. |
Contents
Trauma Relief Concepts and Theory | |
The Developmental Ecological | |
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Reaction | |
The Role of Play in the Recovery Process | |
A Key to Childrens Recovery | |
Other editions - View all
Children and Disasters: A Practical Guide to Healing and Recovery Joseph Capozzoli Limited preview - 2002 |
Children and Disasters: A Practical Guide to Healing and Recovery Wendy N. Zubenko,Joseph Capozzoli No preview available - 2002 |
Children and Disasters: A Practical Guide to Healing and Recovery Wendy N. Zubenko,Joseph Capozzoli No preview available - 2002 |
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