Coping with Trauma and Disaster Dealing with the stress of war
These tips from the American Psychological Association for
teachers of children and teens can be used by anyone to learn
how to deal with the daily stress of media coverage of the war
and worry for family and friends in the military. This is an
excellent resource for everyone - not just teachers; we
recommend you review it if you are feeling stressed. Dealing
with the stress of Trauma and Disaster It is impossible to
isolate ourselves from the trauma and disaster that occurred in
New York and Washington D.C., in September 2001 and that
continues to occur around the world today. While each of us may
react differently to the unfolding events we see on TV and hear
on radio, none of us are immune from the magnitude of the
destruction and devastation that has occurred and continues to
occur. It affects us personally, as families, communities and as
a nation. The following information is designed to provide basic
information concerning normal reactions