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Friday's Progress Notes - August 30, 2002
Mental Health Information - Vol. 6 Issue 12
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. Anger and trauma
2. Cultural differences in treating trauma
3. Psychosocial issues for children in disasters
4. Using drawing as intervention with traumatized children
5. Developing resilience
6. Help for emergency responders exposed to trauma


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Dear Colleagues,

As we approach the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, many people continue to struggle with the consequences of that day's events. Today's newsletter provides resources to help you meet the continuing psychological needs of those impacted by September 11 and other kinds of traumatic events.

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John L. Miller, MD

1. NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD
Anger and Trauma
Anger is usually a central feature of a survivor's response to trauma because it is a core component of the survival response in humans.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/angertrauma.html

2. MIRECC - PALO ALTO VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
A Multicultural Developmental Approach for Treating Trauma
The ability to treat trauma victims is enhanced when the clinician fully integrates an appreciation of cultural differences.
http://mirecc.stanford.edu/pdf/ptsd/fred2.pdf

3. SAMHSA
Psychosocial Issues for Children and Families in Disasters:
A Guide For The Primary Care Physician

The focus of this manual is on how the child health care provider may better prepare, assess, and treat youngsters and their families in the event of a disaster.
http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/SMA95-3022/default.asp

4. TRAUMA AND LOSS: RESEARCH AND INTERVENTIONS
Using Drawing as Intervention with Traumatized Children
This article provides a basic overview of how therapists and counselors can use drawing as intervention with children who have experienced trauma or loss.
http://www.tlcinst.org/drawingintervention.html

5. AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
The Road to Resilience
The APA and the Discovery Health Channel have launched a nationwide public education campaign that will help people manage difficult situations, deal with stress, and bounce back from adversity.

6. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF EXPERTS IN TRAUMATIC RESPONSE
How Can Emergency Responders Manage Their Own Response To a Traumatic Event?
Help for emergency responders who are exposed to overwhelming physical events as well as the psychological impact that these events have on others.


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