WTC Records Folder 0128 Disaster Information General label, 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

IF THINGS DON'T GET BETTER get gradually or rapidly better. "Normal" reactions are age-appropriate responses that should to school. Let his/her teachers know Your child may want to sleep in your room or balk at going what has happened so that they can help out. time getting back to some Some children are more sensitive than others and have a harder overwhelmed. Have family, church or balance. This can be especially true if you are feeling synagogue members help out. upsetting thought Teach your child to think "Cancel" every time s/he has an

WELL WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FOR YOURSELF AS

You may forget things and have difficulty concentrating You may cry suddenly and with no obvious provocation You may have difficulty sleeping or eating when you are stressed You may get physically ill since your system is vulnerable yourself when making dinner. You may have small fender benders or trip easily or cut CHILDREN A HARD TIME DO NOT GIVE EITHER YOURSELF OR YOUR TAKES TIME TO HEAL. BECAUSE YOU CANNOT GET OVER THIS QUICKLY. IT

FOR ADULTS are best able to help your children in You must come to terms with your own feelings before you diminish them. This will set a good dealing with their feelings. Talking about feelings helps example for your children. Be extra cautious when driving anxiety Keep as close to a normal routine as possible to minimize exercise and sleep Giver yourself extra care including food, rest, Share your feelings Seek counseling if you feel the need

HELPFUL NUMBERS AND SITES

Your EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Youth Challenge 1-800-545-5736 (www.youthchg.com) (ubhc.umdnj.edu) University Behavioral HealthCare 1-800-969-5300 (NJ) www.connectforkids.org talkingwithkids.org/televi sion/twk-news.html www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/disastercomm.htm www.parenteenter.com/gencraU34754html?CP bid shtml. www. mediaandthefamily.org/fami ly/talkingwithch ildren. www.citycares.org/national/

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