Intermediate and Long-Term Recovery Following Disasters and Terrorism: The needs of children and families may change in the weeks, months, and years following disasters and terrorism events. To best meet these evolving needs, service providers must appreciate the diversity of recovery trajectories and understand how to stage response activities to promote long-term recovery. This webinar provides an overview of current research and up-to-date knowledge on long-term effects and needs after a disaster, strategies for pacing response activities with the stage of disaster, recommendations for working with systems that support youth living outside the home, including foster care and juvenile justice, and considerations for the role of cultural factors.; By National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Needing More Support After a Disaster? Learn About Available Federal and Regional Resources: Knowing what federal and regional resources are available and how to access them is an important component of effective all-hazards planning. To best serve children and families in times of disaster and terrorism, organizations should know how different types of events activate different resources and the conditions under which this happens. This webinar provides an overview of the resources available through federal and regional partners, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Administration for Children and Families, and the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center.; By National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Networking with Community Partners in Times of Disasters: Strong community partnerships are critical to serving children and families following a disaster or terrorist event. Understanding which organizations are commonly active in disasters and their functions can help child-serving providers build relationships that will strengthen their response in times of need. This webinar provides strategies for establishing and expanding partnerships, discusses considerations for networking in rural and frontier communities, and highlights the role of health care coalitions and schools.; By National Child Traumatic Stress Network

June 1, 2020
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online: PFA online includes a 6-hour interactive course that puts the participant in the role of a provider in a post-disaster scene. This professionally-narrated course is for individuals new to disaster response who want to learn the core goals of PFA, as well as for seasoned practitioners who want a review. It features innovative activities, video demonstrations, and mentor tips from the nation’s trauma experts and survivors. PFA online also offers a Learning Community where participants can share about experiences using PFA in the field, receive guidance during times of disaster, and obtain additional resources and training.; By The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

June 1, 2020
Skills for Psychological Recovery Online: Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) is a 5-hour interactive course designed for providers to help survivors gain skills to manage distress and cope with post-disaster stress and adversity. This course is for individuals who want to learn about using SPR, learning the goals and rationale of each core skill, delivering SPR, and supporting survivors in the aftermath of a disaster or traumatic event.; By The National Child Traumatic Stress Network