All NCTSN resources on Terrorism and Violence are available here.
Provides information on how to talk to children about the bombings in Boston. This tip sheet describes how to talk to children about the bombings in Boston and applies to mass violence events that involve bombings in general.
Lets responders review PFA guidelines and assess their readiness to deliver PFA in the field.
Is a handout from Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA). This handout provides parents with common reactions after a disaster, ways to respond to those reactions, and examples of things you can say to your adolescent.
Is a handout from Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) Field Operations Guide. This handout offers information on immediate reactions that may occur, common negative reactions that may continue, reactions to the death of a loved one, ways to cope, and strategies that don't work.
Examines the evolution of post-disaster interventions since 9/11.
Describes how best to prepare our children for emergencies. This webinar discusses how to prepare for events from a community preparedness and resilience standpoint, as well as emergency preparedness within school settings.
Describes poignant moments in the response to the September 11 terrorist attacks. This webinar discusses the impact on first responders' work, the role of the NCTSN, and what has occurred in the last decade for the disaster mental health field.
Discusses the impact of sudden death on children and the school community. This webinar provides best practices in the areas of prevention, response and recovery, school staff support, and self-care.
Provides guidelines for assessing and treating young children who have been traumatized through a disaster or act of terrorism. This webinar focuses primarily on lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina and 9/11.
Demonstrates intervention strategies with children and adults after a terrorist event or disaster.
Discusses definitions of psychosocial approaches, disasters, and disaster resiliency.
Provides an overview on how mental health professionals can work with journalists. This webinar discusses three challenges facing journalists covering disasters and terrorism and presents ways mental health professionals can collaborate with the news media.