Resources
Preparation & Training
The Life-Cycle of a Disaster, a video presentation by Rev. Aaron Payson
Understanding Crisis Dynamics
Understanding the Phases of Trauma
Assess Your Facility for Disaster Preparedness (Microsoft Word format, .doc)
Assess Your Facility for Disaster Preparedness (Adobe format, .pdf)
Flu Preparedness Checklist
Swine Flu Factsheet
Flu Care Booklet
Working with Children
Helping Children Handle Disaster-related Anxiety
Helping Children Cope with Loss
Working with Youth & Young Adults
Critical Conversations: Congregations Responding to Youth & Crises
Coping with Disaster – Tips for College Students
Working with Adults
Working with Faith Communities
Engaging Questions of Faith Following a Disaster
Handbook on Spiritual Care Following a Disaster
Providing Familial Support
Pastoral Letter Template
Unitarian Universalist Worship Resources
Readings, essays, prayers, etc.
Worship & Prayer Resources from United Theological Seminary
Links to Other Organizations
The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF)
Mental Health America (formerly the National Mental Health Association)
National Organization For Victim Assistance
The Unitarian Universalist Association