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Learning to Cope

There are many events in our daily lives that can cause grief, loss, depression, and more. Learn about ways you and loved ones can cope when faced with some of life's challenges.

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In the Aftermath of a School Shooting

Get support and guidance in the aftermath of a school shooting with helpful counseling resources including disaster helplines, educational articles, and more.

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Coping with the Death of a Coworker

The death of a coworker will affect each person differently. Reactions and feelings of grief can be shaped by a number of different factors...

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How to Help Children Cope with Grief and Loss

It’s important to understand a child’s behavior when they are grieving so you know how to help them with the grieving process...

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Dealing with the Impact of Violence

Coping after a violent death or injury can be even more difficult. Here's what you can do to help manage...

Witnessing a Traumatic Event

This article is aimed at helping those who have witnessed a traumatic event and those who want to support them...

How to Talk to Kids About Death

This is a general guide to help you understand how to approach the subject of death with children of different ages...

Aftermath of School Shooting

Stress Management Toolkit

Feeling overwhelmed? These simple tools can help calm stress, focus your mind, and take next steps...

How to Help a Grieving Child

It’s important to understand a child’s behavior when they are grieving so you know how to help them with the grieving process...

Anniversary of a Traumatic Event: How to Manage Distress

Learn how to manage thoughts and feelings that can be reactivated the anniversary of a traumatic event...

How to Cope With Distress After a Violent Attack

Anyone impacted by violence can experience a range of emotions from grief to anger to fear. Here are some strategies to help you manage these emotions...

How to Support Someone After Trauma

When a traumatic event occurs it can leave us feeling vulnerable, hopeless, angry, and afraid. Getting support can help you cope...

Helping Children Cope During Deployment

The best way to prepare a child for a parent's deployment is to be clear and honest about what to expect and to keep their needs in mind...

Getting Support After a Traumatic Event

When a traumatic event occurs it can leave us feeling vulnerable, hopeless, angry, and afraid. Getting support can help you cope...

What is Baby Blues?

"Baby blues" are a common experience for mothers after giving birth. Let's look at the "baby blues," many new moms experience...

Coping with the Death of a Coworker

The death of a coworker will affect each person differently. Reactions and feelings of grief can be shaped by a number of different factors...

Coping with Loss Due to Fire

The more you know about reactions to loss, the better able you are to weather the inevitable period of grieving and readjustment...

Coping With Fear of Violence

Get strategies to help you and your family cope with community unrest and destruction...

Coping with Anxiety and Fear of Terrorism and Violence

Offering some coping strategies if you are feeling increased fear.

Helping Children Cope With Disaster

After a traumatic event has occurred, children of all ages look first to their parents or caregivers for reassurance...

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