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A natural disaster, like the San Diego County firestorms, can be sudden
and overwhelming. It takes a catastrophic toll on lives and property
but also impacts community residents in less obvious ways. It is common
for children and adults who have been through such a traumatic event
to have varied reactions and to experience thoughts and feelings unlike
anything in their past. Link to download full Committee letter of introduction Taking care
of yourself after a disaster. The National
Association of School Psychologists provide Tips for Parents and Teachers
on Helping Children after a Wildfire. The National
Child Traumatic Stress Network provides Parent Guidelines for Helping
Children affected by Wildfires. The US Department
of Health and Human Services provides Tips for Surviving a Traumatic
Event. A listing
of San Diego County Mental Health Resources, and useful Online Mental
Health Resources for Survivors of Wildfires. The Crime and Trauma Recover Program provides "Symptoms of Trauma and Tools for Recovery in the Wake of a Fire".
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