Earthquake/Trauma Resources

Managing Stress in an Emergency

The psychosocial consequences of the Kaikoura earthquakes – Professor Sir Peter Gluckman

Framework for Psychosocial Support in Emergencies – for those involved in  planning, coordinating and delivering psychosocial interventions and mental health treatments in an emergency

Kaikoura quake – podcast of wellbeing session on strategies for self-care (Sarb Johal)

New Zealand Red Cross – disaster management

Tips for recovering from traumatic events

Taking Care of your Emotional Health after a Disaster (PDF)

Listen, Protect and Connect – Psychological First Aid for children, parents and Other caregivers after natural disasters (PDF)

Global Disasters: Helping Children Cope (PDF)

Grief Guide – for children (PDF)

Responding to Natural Disasters: Helping Children and Families – Information for School Crisis Teams (PDF)

Disaster Communications Guidelines: Response and Recovery Planning for Public Leaders and Spokespersons (PDF)

Managing Your Distress about the Earthquake from Afar – APA Help Center

University of Miami – Coping with Disasters and Trauma

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Recovery After an Earthquake

Post traumatic stress disorder after the Haitian earthquake (KevinMD.com – blog)

Coping with Disaster – FEMA

Helping Children Cope with Disaster