Ready Wrigley: Coping After a Disaster Activity Book

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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) created this activity book to help children cope after disasters. It aims to encourage discussions about feelings and teach positive emotional expression. Follow Wrigley the dog and her family as they learn about emergencies and the impact of disasters like storms, floods, and wildfires. It also highlights the importance of looking for helpers like family members, teachers, police officers, or doctors during tough times. Kids are encouraged to help others by being kind and listening to friends who might feel sad or scared after a disaster.

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Hazards: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Child, Preschool; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Earthquakes; Floods; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Tornadoes; Cyclonic Storms; Emotional Adjustment; Wildfires; Coping Skills

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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