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Tips for Teachers: The Role of Culture in Helping Children Recover from a Disaster

Organization(s):Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), United States Department Of Health And Human Services
Available at:mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/emergencyservices/culture.asp   (report broken link)
Description:

Recognizing cultural differences and similarities can be especially important when helping children to recover from a disaster.  This fact sheets provides tips for teachers to better understand the intricacies of their students’ cultures and methods through which this knowledge can be applied to help children cope with traumatic stress that may follow a disaster.

Language(s):English
Communities:General; Children
Subtopic:
Culturally Competent Care
Phase 5 - Psychological Impact
Phase 7 - Recovery
Target Audience:Local/Community
Resource Type:
Community Education