A natural or man-made disaster can leave a trail of destruction and many times it leaves thousands of its victims with a damaged sense of balance. In addition to restoring buildings and replacing material possessions, victims may need to devote time to restoring their own emotional equilibrium. This can be especially important for children who do not have years of life experience to guide them.

Links

• Facing Fear Curriculum Helps Children Cope with War, Terrorism 
• Talking to Children About Terrorism and Armed Conflict
• Children and Terrorism
• Talking to Children When the Unexpected Happens
• Caring for Children in Troubled Times 
• Talking With Children During Tough Times
• How to Talk to Kids about Violence: A Response from Parenting Press 
• Facing Fear: Helping Young People Deal With Terrorism and Other Tragic Events
• Fear and Courage
• Children May Experience Long Term Effects of Disaster
• Disaster Recovery: Children's Needs
• Disaster Mental Health 
• Managing Stress