Resources for Coping with Trauma

As many of you may know, NNLM MAR’s offices are located at the University of Pittsburgh, just a few miles from the Tree of Life Synagogue where 11 people lost their lives on Saturday morning. While all NNLM MAR staff are physically safe, we grieve with our friends, neighbors and colleagues. This morning, we received these resource suggestions from our colleagues at the Disaster Information Management Resource Center (DIMRC), National Library of Medicine, and, in turn, we would like to share them with the local community, and the rest of our Network. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has several resources that apply to mass shootings, and to this shooting specifically: Bibliography of Mass Violence Resources Guiding Adults in Talking to Children about Death and Attending Services Talking to Children about Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism The National Disaster Interfaiths Network (NDIN) has many resources that might apply, including: Working with U.S. Faith Communities During Crises, Disasters and Public Health Emergencies: A Field Guide for Engagement, Partnerships and Religious Competency A Disaster Lit search for NDIN finds more tips and factsheets National Library of Medicine Resources: Coping with Disasters: Health Information Guide Disaster Lit Search: “active shooter” AND recovery MedlinePlus Topic: Coping with Disasters (en español: Enfrentarse con desastres) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) Disaster Distress...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Tags: Consumer Health Disaster / Emergency Preparedness Health Professionals In the Region K-12 Outreach Public Health Source Type: news