Resources in Response to the Boston Bombings

Below are resources from the National  Center for Child Traumatic Stress to assist those impacted by the Boston bombings.

For Parents

Tips for Parents on Media Coverage

After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal

Talking to Children about the Bombings

Parents Tips for Helping Preschool-Aged Children after Disasters

Parents Tips for Helping School-Aged Children after Disasters

Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Bombings

For Children and Families Who Were Injured

www.AftertheInjury.org
What Does Your Child Need?
For Parents, Teens, and Children

For Pediatric Providers

Healthcare Toolbox
Trauma-Informed Pediatric Care

For Mental Health Professionals Working with Firefighters and Other First Responders

www.helping-heroes.org (9-hour e-learning course)

For Responders Who are being Activated

PFA Online learn.nctsn.org  (6-hour e-learning course)

NACCHO's Advanced Practice Centers
Strengthening the Strengtheners: A Toolkit in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response for Congregations

General

Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Coping after Traumatic Events Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

US Department of Veterans Affairs Effects of Traumatic Stress after Mass Violence, Terror, or Disaster

"Coping with Disasters" in English and Spanish National Library of Medicine

For Healthcare providers
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coping With a Traumatic Event: Information for the Health Professionals

For Religious leaders
National Disaster Interfaiths Network
Disaster Tips Sheets for U.S. Religious Leaders

For Emergency Workers
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, "Traumatic Incident Stress" in English and Spanish