Extension Resources for Helping Families and Children Cope

Both children and adults are searching for ways to deal with the traumatic events that happened on September 11. The following Web sites, articles and publications offer information on how adults might talk to children about terrorism, crises, and stress. In turn, adults can use this information to explore their feelings associated with these issues. These guidelines will help in the process of coping with the stress that family members will encounter in the weeks ahead. Also included is information on home management.

• Is My Daddy Going to War? Helping Kids Cope With Tough Questions
  New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service
• Recognizing Stress in Children
  by Karen DeBord, Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University
• Families Coping with Traumatic Events
• Talking with Children When the Talking Gets Tough
  by Judith Myers-Walls, Extension Specialist, Purdue University
• Coping with Tragedy: Resources
  Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Aftermath of Attack on America: The Healing Process
  University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
• Stress Reactions
  John Irvine, director of NMSU's Counseling Center
• Family Issues Publications
• Home Management Publications

For information on bioterrorism, visit the Extension Resources for Biosafety: Facts and Answers page.