Two New Resources Can Help Children Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
Much has been reported about displaced students whose lives have been disrupted as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While older kids express their concerns and fears more readily, it’s hard to gauge the effects of such disasters on very young children.
But Morton Sosland, a psychiatrist from Vorhees, NJ, has written several short books for early readers using "The Can-Do Duck" to develop positive attitudes. "Can Do And The Storm" should bring comfort and hope to kids. Esther Deblinger, Ben Saunders, Lisa Amaya-Jackson, and Kelly Wilson all provided input on the book.
The text, which is rhymed, makes serious topics fun to read, as Can Do attacks the problems of being homeless, finding shelter, getting food and water, and losing track of a parent. Illustrated by Sosland’s daughters, the book will certainly appeal to young children. And its subtitle, "The New Beginning," sets the right tone for reassurance. For more information and a free printable copy, visit www.TheCanDoDuck.com.
In addition, Howard and Joy Osofsky have created a new brochure called “Helping Children and Families Cope with Hurricanes.” They are currently using the brochure with children and families in Louisiana, for trainings in schools, and with the Crisis Counseling Program for Louisiana, Louisiana Spirit. The brochure can be found here. |
Hope and Healing: A Caregiver's Guide to Helping Young Children Affected by Trauma
This new publication by Zero to Three, was written by Kathleen Fitzgerald Rice, and Betsy McAlister Groves, of the NCTSN’s Early Trauma Treatment Network. The book is meant to be a guide for early childhood professionals who care for children in a variety of early care and education settings. The authors define trauma and help readers recognize its effects on young children. They offer tips, resources, and proven intervention strategies for working with traumatized children and their families and for managing stress.
NCCTS co-director Robert Pynoos provided this endorsement for the book: "It is of the utmost importance to support and enhance the efforts of caretakers to assist young children challenged by traumatic experiences and their aftermath. In conjunction with a network devoted to protecting and restoring the developmental future of these vulnerable children, the authors have produced an extremely informative, practical, and insightful guide tailored to the special developmental needs of early childhood."
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Price: $18.95. |
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