After the Storm: SPECIAL WILDFIRE EDITION

This special edition of AFTER THE STORM was developed to help children and families cope with the psychological effects of a wildfire. 

Disasters caused by wildfires can have a great impact on the psychological functioning of children as well as adults. To help children cope, it is important that parents, caregivers and other adults who work with children (teachers, counselors, physicians, relatives, etc.) have the ability to recognize signs of distress and understand what to do if a child needs assistance. All too often, parents ask: “What should I tell my child?” “How can I tell if these events are bothering my child?” “What can I do to help my child cope?”  7-Dippity, Inc. and Dr. Annette La Greca, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics at the University of Miami, developed After The Storm with these concepts in mind. 

After The Storm contains information, activities and coping strategies to help adults and children cope with their reactions and feelings resulting from a wildfire and its aftermath. The material is designed in an interactive format, with adult- and child-specific pages containing information and activities targeted for the intended audience. In some sections, “joint” activities are included to further encourage positive interactions between children and adults. The book is designed for use with children 6-12 years of age, however much of the information and activities can be adapted for use with older or younger children. Click on the cover below to download a free copy of the material.  We hope this material will be of benefit to your family and community. 

As one of the nation’s leading mental health consulting firms, 7-Dippity can help your community or school district recover from a disaster caused by a wildfire or other large scale event.  Please contact us with any questions regarding After The Storm or if we can be of assistance in supporting the disaster mental health needs of your community. 

Tel: (305) 535-0914 Email at info@7-dippity.com.