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Age-specific Interventions at Home for Children in Trauma: From Preschool to Adolescence

Internet URL

http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/NMH02-0138/default.asp  

Sponsoring Agency

Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Description

Following exposure to a disaster or traumatic event, children are likely to show signs of stress. This fact sheet suggests activities arranged by age group to help children share recovery feelings and experiences at home. The fact sheet also includes activities for preschoolers, elementary age children, and pre-adolescents and adolescents.

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Review Date

4/26/2007