NCTSN/NCPTSD Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an acute intervention for the immediate aftermath of crises and disasters.
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
18 Jul 2025
Now available in ASL! For parents and caregivers of school-aged youth affected by the recent #floods, provide them comfort by listening to their concerns, reassuring them, and providing them support. For more video resources, visit: bit.ly/4lZpeMs
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For families affected by the #flooding in the Texas Hill Country, talking to children can help them feel safe and understand what is happening. To learn more, view this resource developed by the Center for Resilience Wellbeing: bit.ly/3XA3E6B
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
14 Jan 2025
Para las familias afectadas por #losincendios del sur de California, es importante tener en cuenta su salud mental y su bienestar. Juntos por Nuestro Bienestar conecta a los californianos con los mejores recursos de salud mental disponibles: bit.ly/3WiAHw7
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
13 Jan 2025
For families affected by the Southern California #wildfires, it is important to keep your mental health and wellness in mind. Together for Wellness connects Californians to mental health resources, available in multiple languages: bit.ly/3C8o2F4
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
10 Jan 2025
For families affected by the Southern California #wildfires, talking to your child can help them feel safer. Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire helps families talk about worries they may have after a wildfire.
Download: bit.ly/4j3rZvo
In Spanish: bit.ly/40qusZw
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
11 Jan 2025
After a wildfire, parents question whether they should bring their children back to the impacted area. This resource offers guidance on deciding whether or not a child should return to their home or neighborhood after it was damaged in a #wildfire.
Access: bit.ly/3DQRu34
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In response to the Southern California #wildfires, the NCTSN has resources to help you and your family navigate what you are experiencing and find ways to cope.
Simple activities to do with children or teens: bit.ly/4gMQrj7
More information: bit.ly/425zdsN
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In response to the New Year’s attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, the NCTSN has resources to help families, responders, & communities find ways to cope.
NMVC’s Virtual Resiliency Center: massviolence.help/
Coping After Mass Violence: bit.ly/4iHj9n8
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
For parents & caregivers affected by #HurricaneHelene & preparing for #HurricaneMilton, seeking ways to support your child can be challenging. Dr. Robin Gurwitch provides tips on how to help kids regain a sense of safety & security. Learn more: bit.ly/3Byxhhr
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
10 Oct 2024
(2/2) Para padres y cuidadores de niños de edad escolar afectados por el #huracánMilton y #huracánHelene, es importante escuchar sus preocupaciones, proveer seguridad y ofrecerles apoyo. Para más información: bit.ly/3oawxYQ bit.ly/4eCyT8a
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
10 Oct 2024
(2/2) Para los padres y cuidadores impactados por #HuracánMilton y #HuracánHelene, apoyar a sus hijos puede ser un reto cuando usted está experimentando altos niveles de estrés. Para más información, visita: bit.ly/3YufNMd
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
10 Oct 2024
(1/2) Para los padres y cuidadores impactados por #HuracánMilton y #HuracánHelene, apoyar a sus hijos puede ser un reto cuando usted está experimentando altos niveles de estrés. Para más información, visita: bit.ly/3YufNMd
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
12 Oct 2024
After a serious #disaster, caregivers often worry about whether their child will be affected by their experiences. The Trinka & Sam Disaster Series offers free downloadable books to help your child feel safe again: bit.ly/3Nh8l0f
#HurricaneMilton #HurricaneHelene
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
Para proveedores respondiendo al #HuracánHelene y preparándose para el #HuracánMilton, es importante tener en mente su propio bienestar. En este video, la Dra. Rocío Chang explica como Pausar, Reposar y Nutrirnos. Para aprender mas, visita: bit.ly/3o74DNz
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
There is now a video version of Trinka and Sam: The Rainy Windy Day. This story was written to support families who have experienced serious hurricanes. youtu.be/tstBuU8JFG4
Download story: bit.ly/3Nh8l0f
#HurricaneMilton #HurricaneHelene
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
10 Oct 2024
(1/2) Para padres y cuidadores de niños de edad escolar afectados por el #huracánMilton y #huracánHelene, es importante escuchar sus preocupaciones, proveer seguridad y ofrecerles apoyo. Para más información: bit.ly/3oawxYQ
bit.ly/4eCyT8a
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
10 Oct 2024
For parents and caregivers of school-aged youth affected by #HurricaneMilton and #HurricaneHelene, provide them comfort by listening to their concerns, reassuring them, and providing them support. Learn more: bit.ly/3NjYUNO
For helping teens: bit.ly/4fgmYNB
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
For providers responding after #HurricaneHelene, restoring access to basic needs and establishing a sense of safety are essential. Learn more: bit.ly/4eNhB82
14 Oct 2022
PFA Provider Tips - Getting Started After a Disaster: Dr. Rosaura Orengo Aguayo discusses the first steps to consider when responding to a recent #disaster, like a #hurricane. Learn more: bit.ly/3ThWkZn #NCTSNDisasterProviderTips #PFAProviderTips #HurricaneIan
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
Para los proveedores que respondan al #huracánHelene, es esencial enfocarse primero en restaurar el acceso a las necesidades básicas y establecer un sentido de seguridad. Obtenga más consejos de proveedores para responder luego de un desastre aquí: bit.ly/4eNhB82
14 Oct 2022
Consejos al Proveer Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PFA) – Dónde Comenzar Luego de un Desastre: La Dra. Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo nos explica los primeros pasos a considerar cuando respondemos ante un #desastre reciente, como un #huracán: bit.ly/3S83deW #NCTSNProviderTips
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Melissa Brymer retweeted
For providers responding to #HurricaneHelene, it is important to keep your overall wellbeing in mind. In this video, Dr. Melissa Brymer explains how to pause, reset, and nourish. Learn more: bit.ly/3qNZkEe
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