Spring 2003
Help in coping with today's current events
In October 2001 we talked about coping with terrorism both for adults and children. Now in the Spring 2003, war in Iraq is over but we still have fears of terrorism. It is important to discuss these issues with children of all ages.
You may want more information to help cope with the situation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a National Mental Health Information Center with information about the effects of terrorism. http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/KEN-01-0095/default.asp
The New York University Child Study Center offers specific strategies to talk to children of different ages about the war in Iraq and terrorism in general. http://www.aboutourkids.org/parent_letter/war_E.pdf
Additional topics are at http://www.aboutourkids.org/
The Mayo Clinic also provides specific information about helping kids through crisis situations. Additional resources are also listed at this site. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=73B4D568-7F28-47FB-B753060654AB0CA3
Finally, we appreciate the commitment of our service men and women. We salute them as they proudly serve their county and us.
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