Dealing with National Tragedy and Grief

In the wake of the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy, many children, youth, families and communities are experiencing a sense of public grief and loss. Here are some resources available through CYFERnet that can help parents, educators and other community members cope with tragedy, grief and loss.

Learn how to alleviate feeling of helplessness while supporting the process of healing with Taking Care of Our Community.

Learn how to talk to young people about national tragedies at Talking about terrorism, tragedy, and resilience: Resources for parents, teachers, and family support professionals.

See how educators can help children and families cope from the Families and Work Institute's educator's guide for Coping and Contributing in the Aftermath of Crisis, Tragedy and Trauma.

Explore the resources for parents and caregivers available through All Kids Grieve/A Resource for Teachers, Parents, and Counselors.

Find out how parents can help their children cope with feelings of loss at Family Communication in Times of Stress.

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