Fears, Stress and Trauma: Helping Children Cope : Overview of Fears and Stress/Coping With Trauma/Facilitator's Guide

by Robinson, Edward H.; Rotter, Joseph C.; Robinson, Sandra L.; Fey, Mary Ann; Vogel, Joanne E.

• ISBN13: 9781561091003
• ISBN10: 1561091006
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Amer Counseling Assn

Table of Contents

List of Handouts	9	(2)
Preface	11	(2)
About the Authors	13	(1)
Acknowledgements	13	(2)
How to Use This Book	15	(6)
Part I: Overview of Fears and Stress
Section 1: Overview of Fears and Stress in Children
Introduction	21	(1)
Fears, Phobias, Anxiety and Stress	21	(2)
Sources of Fear in Children	23	(4)
The Foundations for Successful Coping	27	(1)
Implications for the Educator	28	(1)
Signs of Fear and Stress	28	(1)
The Development of Children's Fears and Stress	29	(1)
Role of the Teacher and Counselor	30	(1)
Counseling Model for Working with Fearful Children	30	(1)
Coping Through Self-Expression	30	(1)
References	31	(4)
Section 2: Fear-Specific Activities
Introduction	35	(2)
Shadows (K-2)	37	(1)
Puppets: Ghosts, Goblins and Monsters (K-2)	38	(1)
Fantasy Trip (K-2)	39	(1)
What's That Sound? (K-3)	40	(1)
Send the Monster Packing (K-4)	41	(1)
Flashlight (K-4)	42	(1)
Alphabet of Feelings (K-5)	43	(1)
Nighttime (K-5)	44	(1)
The Wonderful World of Ants (K-5)	45	(1)
Superheroes (K-6)	46	(1)
Using Children's Literature (6-8)	47	(1)
Dress Up (2-5)	48	(1)
Moving (3-5)	49	(1)
Writing About Fears (3-5)	50	(1)
The Worry Game (3-8)	51	(1)
Book of Blessings (3-8)	52	(1)
Washing Away Fear (3-8)	53	(1)
Bully Busting (4-8)	54	(1)
Shelter from the Storm (4-8)	55	(1)
Fear Is Not My Bag (6-8)	56	(1)
Yes, You Can! (6-8)	57	(1)
A Little Night Music (6-8)	58	(2)
"Real Life" Fiction Writing (6-8)	60	(1)
What Ifs...? (6-8)	61	(1)
Risky Business	62	(1)
Websites	63	(2)
Section 3: Fear-Prevention Activities
Introduction	65	(2)
Brainstorming (K-2)	67	(1)
How I've Grown (K-2)	68	(1)
Workers in the Dark (K-2)	69	(1)
Family Pictures (K-2)	70	(1)
Family Visitors (K-2)	71	(1)
Little Red Riding Hood (K-2)	72	(1)
My Safety Zone (K-5)	73	(1)
A Flag for the Kingdom (K-5)	74	(1)
Classroom Meetings (K-8)	75	(1)
Treasure Hunt (K-8)	76	(1)
ESL Activities (K-8)	77	(2)
Multicultural Stories (2-5)	79	(2)
Reducing Test Stress (2-6)	81	(1)
Architects (2-8)	82	(1)
Balloon Esteem (2-8)	83	(1)
Feeling Masks (3-5)	84	(2)
Families at Work (3-5)	86	(1)
But I Can... (3-5)	87	(2)
AMIGO (3-6)	89	(1)
Drawing on My Emotions (3-6)	90	(1)
Goals Versus Expectations (3-8)	91	(1)
My Song (3-8)	92	(1)
My Stellar Self (4-8)	93	(1)
Senoian Dream Work (4-8)	94	(2)
Win, Lose, Draw (4-8)	96	(1)
Cooperative Outdoor Games (4-8)	97	(2)
Perception (4-8)	99	(1)
Who Am I? (5-8)	100	(2)
20 Questions (5-8)	102	(2)
Family Album (5-8)	104	(1)
Oral History Project (5-8)	105	(1)
PACE (6-8)	106	(2)
Planning a Real School Project (6-8)	108	(1)
Websites	109	(4)
Section 4: Appendices
Appendix I-A: Helping the Fearful Child -A Counseling Model	113	(4)
Appendix I-B: Diagnostic Section	117	(4)
Appendix I-C: Bibliography of Books About Children's Fears	121	(7)
Appendix I-D: Resource List	128	(9)
Part II: Coping with Trauma
Section 1: Helping Children in a Time of Crisis
Introduction	137	(1)
What is a Traumatic Event?
Common Signs of Distress
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children
Mediating Elements in a Crisis	138	(1)
Historical Perspective on School Crisis Response	139	(1)
Crisis Planning	140	(1)
Defusing Activities	141	(1)
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing	141	(1)
Critical Incident Stress Management	141	(1)
References	142	(5)
Section 2: Trauma-Specific Activities
Introduction	147	(2)
Felt Art Fun (K-2)	149	(1)
Using Children's Literature (K-8)	150	(1)
Art Exploration (K-8)	151	(2)
Personal Crisis Management (K-8)	153	(2)
Collective Crisis Management (K-8)	155	(2)
Systematic Desensitization (K-8)	157	(3)
Drawing in a Friend (K-8)	160	(1)
Visualizing Help (K-8)	161	(1)
Writing to My Fear (4-8)	162	(1)
Hurricanes and Floods (4-8)	163	(1)
ERT (Emergency Response Team) Careers (5-8)	164	(2)
Pictures of Me (6-8)	166	(1)
Websites	167	(4)
Section 3: Stress-Reducing Activities
Introduction	171	(2)
Five-Minute Stress Relievers (K-4)	173	(2)
Relaxation Scripts (K-4)	175	(2)
Clay Creations (K-6)	177	(1)
Relaxation Exercises and Guided Imagery (K-8)	178	(1)
A Sharing Circle (3-8)	179	(1)
Journal Jazz (4-8)	180	(1)
Melting Into Music (4-8)	181	(1)
Websites	182	(3)
Section 4: Appendices
Appendix II-A: High-Risk Children in Schools	185	(1)
Appendix II-B: Quick Guide: Things to Do Before a Crisis	186	(1)
Appendix II-C: Quick Guide: Parents' Guide to Helping Children Cope	187	(2)
Appendix II-D: Quick Guide: Adapted Family Stress Debriefing	189	(2)
Appendix II-E: Resources for Trauma Recovery	191	(6)
Part III: Facilitator's Guide
Introduction
Know Your Audience	197	(4)
Session 1: Orientation
Activity	201	(1)
Overview	201	(1)
Agenda Setting	202	(1)
Model	202	(1)
Session 1 Outline	203	(1)
Fear and Stress Assessment Form (FSAF)	204	(1)
Session 2: Primary Prevention
Warm-up Activity	205	(1)
Levels of Prevention	205	(1)
References	206	(1)
Session 2 Outline	207	(1)
Session 3: School and Classroom Activities
Overview	208	(1)
Materials	209	(1)
References	209	(2)
Session 3 Outline	211	(1)
Session 4: Helping High-Risk or Children
Overview	212	(1)
Materials	213	(1)
References	213	(1)
Session 4 Outline	214	(1)
Session 5: Helping Children During a Crisis
Overview	215	(1)
Materials	216	(1)
References	216	(1)
Session 5 Outline	217	(1)
Session 6: Helping Children Who Are Not Coping Well
Overview	218	(1)
Materials	219	(1)
References	219	(1)
Session 6 Outline	220	(1)
Session 7: Stress/Fear and the Family
Overview	221	(1)
References	221	(2)
Session 7 Outline	223	(1)
Top Ten Family Stresses	224	(1)
Ways to Mediate Family Stress	225	(1)
Self-Management Techniques	226	(1)
Family Stressor Intervention Plan	227	(1)
Session 8: Developing an Action Plan
Overview	228	(1)
Plan of Action	228	(2)
Closing Activities	230	(1)
References	230	(1)
Session 8 Outline	231