Mitigating Trauma for Children in Disasters

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The document describes the CLDR Trauma Mitigation Model, which helps people and communities deal with trauma after disasters. The model gives steps and resources to support emotional recovery, reduce stress, and build resilience. It is designed for use by organizations, caregivers, and community leaders to help those affected by difficult events heal faster. The links provide more information about how the model works and how it can be used in different situations.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

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

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Mental Health Services; Models, Theoretical; Stress, Psychological; Resilience, Psychological; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: Child Life Disaster Relief

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