Resources for coping with stress from the Boston Bombings

From the American Psychological Association

• Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for recovering from disasters and other traumatic events

From The Child Witness to Violence Project

• Tips for Parents for Talking to Kids about the Boston Marathon Tragedy
• Suggestions for books for children exposed to violence

From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

• Tips for Talking with and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
• Disaster Distress Hotline Information

From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• Parents’ Tips for Helping Preschool-Aged Children after Disasters
• Parents’ Tips for Helping School-Aged Children after Disasters
• Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
• After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal
• Talking to Children about the Bombings
• Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Bombings

From the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

• Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters