Search Results for "disaster"
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Book
A terrible thing happened: A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma
Margaret M. HolmesThis gently-told and tenderly-illustrated story is for children (4-8 year olds) who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic behaviour, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. -
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Darcy Daisy and the Firefly Festival: Learning about Bipolar Disorder and Community
Lisa Lewandowski, and Shannon M.B. TrostThis booklet is intended to help children understand bipolar disorder, the importance of community acceptance and the need to alleviate fear by collecting reliable information. It also explores the harm that can result from rumors and gossip. -
Fact sheet
Talking with primary school aged children about parental mental illness
The COPMI national initiativeTalking to children about parental mental illness can help them to make sense of their parent's behaviour and contribute to their own sense of wellbeing. This fact sheet provides some tips to assist parents to talk with their children. -
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HelpingMinds: mental health support in WA & NT
Helping MindsHelpingMinds (formerly 'Arafmi') is the pre-eminent mental health services and carer support organisation established nearly 40 years ago as a not for profit charity in Perth, Western Australia. -
Guide
Psychological first aid for schools (PFA-S) field operations guide
The National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkProvides guidance on responding to disaster, violence, or terrorism events using the Psychological First Aid intervention. This version gives school administrators, educators, and staff practical assistance to meet immediate needs and concerns, reduce distress, and foster adaptive coping in the wake of a disaster. The manual includes in-depth information about each of the eight core actions and accompanying handouts for administrators, school staff, educators, students, and parents and caregivers.