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Resilience in a Time of War

War affects each of us differently, and we all have an individual and unique way of dealing with stressful situations in a time of war. Building resilience can help us manage stress and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty related to war.

For a Healthy Mind and Body...
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Cold and flu season...the holidays around the corner...back to school and work. There's a lot to be stressed about at this time of year, but it helps to know how your mind and your body can work to support each other.

APA is being joined by many organizations in focusing on mind/body health.

Warning Signs
Of Youth Violence

Violence. It's the act of purposefully hurting someone. And it's a major issue facing today's young adults. One in 12 high schoolers is threatened or injured with a weapon each year.

The Road To Resilience

How do people deal with difficult events that change their lives? The death of a loved one, loss of a job, serious illness, terrorist attacks and other traumatic events: these are all examples of very challenging life experiences.

Resilience Guide
For Parents & Teachers

We tend to idealize childhood as a carefree time, but youth alone offers no shield against the emotional hurts and traumas many children face. Children can be asked to deal with problems ranging from adapting to a new classroom to bullying by classmates or even abuse at home.

Resilience in a Time of War
Homecoming

Even when a war is over, stress and uncertainty can require the skills of resilience of those coming home and of those who stayed home...

Resilience in a Time of War
Tips for Parents & Day-Care Providers of Preschool Children

Although you may think they are too young to understand what is happening, even very young children can absorb frightening events from the news or from conversations they overhear.

Resilience in a Time of War
Tips for Parents & Teachers of Middle School Children

A time of war can be scary for children, even older children, especially because terrorism has brought fear so close to home... as children start to study subjects that teach them about the world outside of their home, they will need your help to sort it all out.

Resilience in a Time of War
Wartime Stress & Teens

What does war mean to you? It may seem like the war has nothing to do with you. On the other hand, the news can seem overwhelming. What are some tips that can help you learn resilience?

Resilience in a Time of War
Tips for Parents & Teachers of Elementary School Children

A time of war can be scary for young children, especially because terrorism has brought fear so close to home. They look to teachers as well as to parents to make them feel safe in a time of war.

Resilience in a Time of War
Tips for Parents and Teachers of Teens

As your teens hover on the brink of adulthood, you may wonder how you can teach them to move beyond the fears that a time of war brings. The good news is that, just as your teen learns to play basketball or a musical instrument, your teen can learn the skills of resilience.

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