Some of you may be interested in this.
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camwynFacing Fear Curriculum Helps Children Cope with War, Terrorism
Written by Mason Booth, Staff Writer, RedCross.org
March 27, 2003 — In a world of round-the-clock media coverage and live footage from scenes of crisis and conflict, protecting children and young adults from exposure to war and terrorism is often difficult, if not impossible. Parents today must field complicated questions, such as "What does war mean?", "Am I safe?" and "What if something happens to you?"
To help, the American Red Cross developed Facing Fear: Helping Young People Deal With Terrorism and Tragic Events, a school curriculum designed to help alleviate worries and clear up confusion about perceived and actual threats to safety...
The curriculum itself is part of our children's safety and disaster curriculum, but you can see information about it and grab the downloadable version at this link.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need a drink. I gave blood yesterday and I'm still a pint low.
Written by Mason Booth, Staff Writer, RedCross.org
March 27, 2003 — In a world of round-the-clock media coverage and live footage from scenes of crisis and conflict, protecting children and young adults from exposure to war and terrorism is often difficult, if not impossible. Parents today must field complicated questions, such as "What does war mean?", "Am I safe?" and "What if something happens to you?"
To help, the American Red Cross developed Facing Fear: Helping Young People Deal With Terrorism and Tragic Events, a school curriculum designed to help alleviate worries and clear up confusion about perceived and actual threats to safety...
The curriculum itself is part of our children's safety and disaster curriculum, but you can see information about it and grab the downloadable version at this link.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need a drink. I gave blood yesterday and I'm still a pint low.
