Elizabeth Roome, with the Colorado Division of Behavioral Health Disaster Preparedness and Response, has brought together some outstanding resources to help those affected by disaster cope with the stress. As we go forward in recovery of the Fourmile Canyon Fire, the Division will be an integral part of working with local Boulder County Public Health partners to provide direct assistance and support to survivors, first responders and aid workers.
Below are just some of the resources Beth and the Behavioral Health team are bringing to assist in the response and recovery effort:
Children
Coping with Children's Reaction to Trauma
Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Tips for Talking to Children in Trauma: Interventions at Home For Preschool to Adolescence
How Families Can help Children Cope with Fear and Anxiety
"My Fire Story": A Guided Activity Workbook for Children, Families and Teachers
General Population
How to Deal with Grief
Self-Care Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work and Financial Life
Disaster Response Workers
Tips for Managing and Preventing Stress: A Guide for emergency and Disaster Response Workers
