Stopping the Emotional Bleeding Following a Disaster

Thank you for this very much-needed information. As a nurse, it seems that so many people turn to me for info, support, "counseling", ideas, etc. I answer/help/guide them as best as I can, but often run short.

Quote from MessyMommaThank you for this very much-needed information. As a nurse, it seems that so many people turn to me for info, support, "counseling", ideas, etc. I answer/help/guide them as best as I can, but often run short.

Thank you for this resourceful piece, TNbutterfly. Acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and man-made destruction can wreak havoc on us emotionally, so it is important to know where to go for assistance in dealing with it all.

I just found this, which will be good info to pass along to patients/victims of the bombing. Resources available to victims of marathon attack"In response to the Boston Marathon attack, Attorney General Martha Coakley and the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) are providing information about the resources, services and financial support available to victims of the marathon bombing.""MOVA and the AG’s Office have provided several links on their websites to the many services available to those affected by this tragic event. Both are working together to coordinate with federal, state, and local providers to ensure consistent information about the growing resources that are available to victims. Those resources can be found on their websites at www.mass.gov/mova and at www.mass.gov/ago."The comprehensive services listed include trauma support, counseling, bereavement groups, financial resources, and many others. Services are free of charge, available to victims of any age, and services are located throughout the state. Eligibility for services will be determined by the service provider.

FBI Victim Assistance"The FBI is the lead law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. Crimes can have a devastating effect on victims and their families who may need assistance coping with the impact. Providing information and assistance to victims of the bombings is an important part of our work.""The FBI is legally mandated to identify victims of federal crimes that it investigates and provide these victims with information, assistance services, and resources.""If you were injured or witnessed the Boston Marathon bombings, you may be eligible for certain services and rights, including special funding to provide emergency assistance, crime victim compensation, and counseling."This website includes several great links to helpful resources.

Thank you for sharing these. They can be helpful especially with young children and even adults.

Yes, I think all of us with children worry about how this all affects them. And as nurses, we can help guide parents.