Crisis Resources and Lesson Plans:

From the Online Crisis Guide:

Crisis Guide –  www.neahin.org/crisisguide

Crisis Guide Resources- https://www.neahin.org/crisisguide/tools/index.html

Media relations in a crisis – immediate issues: https://www.neahin.org/crisisguide/tools/p2_1.html

Sample back-to-school talking points for educators: https://www.neahin.org/crisisguide/tools/p2_17.html

Concept of death at various ages: https://www.neahin.org/crisisguide/tools/p4_3.html

Lesson Plans and Resources

Resources from the National Association of School Psychologists:  –http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/index.aspx

• A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope; Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Memorials/Activities/Rituals Following Traumatic Events; Suggestions for Schools
• Helping Children Cope With Crisis: Care for Caregivers    For a printable PDF version, click here.
• Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events: Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Responding to Natural Disasters: Helping Children and Families Information for School Crisis Teams (Word Document)
• Helping Children After a Natural Disaster: Information for Parents and Teachers (Word Document)
• After The Storm:  A Guide To Help Children Cope With The Psychological effects of a Hurricane (PDF)