Trauma Survivors
American Psychological Association: Trauma
Information about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, The Road to Resilience and other information of interest.
The American Group Psychotherapy Association
Resources available for clinicians and the public on response efforts, trauma resources and other information.
988 Lifeline (formerly National Crisis Resource Center)
By simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988lifeline.org, you will be connected to compassionate care and support 24/7—whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to. Please share this with someone to spread the word.
Suzanne Phillips Psy.D.
Pioneer and renowned thought leader about groups for trauma.
The Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline provides toll-free, multilingual crisis support service via telephone and SMS. Counseling available after disasters. Immediate help is available for those affected by, or who may need additional assistance after experiencing a natural or human-created disaster. The Disaster Distress Helpline is a national hotline that provides 24/7, year-round crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This resource is federally funded and provided by SAMHSA.
Recovering emotionally from disaster
This excellent article includes practical tips to help readers understand the normal stages of coping with traumatic stresses caused by natural disasters, terrorism, and includes a Post Traumatic Growth Inventory. To see this and other articles published by the Help Center created by the American Psychological Association.
Anxiety, sadness may increase on anniversary of a traumatic event
This short article includes an overview to help you understand typical “anniversary reactions” to significant losses and presents helpful coping strategies.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD)
US Department of Veterans Affairs research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.
American Group Psychotherapy Association
This Questions & Answers About Post Traumatic Stress Disorder guide is available in the Outreach Resource section.
5 Common Myths About PTSD
Helpful article written by Shauna H Springer PhD, about PTSD stigma fueled by a misunderstanding of emotional trauma.
Veterans and Refugees Are All Vulnerable to PTSD
Article by Arash Javanbakht MD, about PTSD in veterans, refugees, and victims of war crimes.
Wildfires
Tips for Managing Your Distress Related to the Wildfires
Even if you are not directly affected by wildfires, you may experience a sense of distress or vulnerability by living close by or watching the destruction unfold in news reports.
Recovering from wildfires
Wildfires can be particularly stressful because the factors that influence their strength and direction can change at any moment. It is common for people who have lived through these circumstances to experience strong emotions.
Ready.gov
Information on fire preparedness, emergency planning, and what to do after a fire.
Children
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Helpful information for parents about services for traumatized children, their families and communities.
- Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires
- Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
Seasame Street
Sesame Street program for parents, teachers and counselors working with children.
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events
Parents will find this article helpful for children and adolescents that experience disasters and other traumatic events.