Crisis Response

PFDL offers crisis response to local schools using the PREPaRE Crisis Prevention and Intervention Model.  PFDL Clinicians are trained in this comprehensive model, specifically created to give school administrators and mental health professionals skills and knowledge when responding to a crisis.   For additional resources on how to establish safety protocols and procedures at your schools and for informational handouts pertaining to various crisis situations, please visit the NCSTN website at:  https://www.nctsn.org/resources/checklist-school-personnel-evaluate-and-implement-mental-health-component-your-school

For more information about the PREPaRE School Crisis Model, please visit About PREPaRE (nasponline.org)

Crisis Intervention Resources

Trauma focused

Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
 

Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)

ADHD vs. Traumatic Grief
 

About Tornadoes

Death/Grief

Unconfirmed Death

Guiding Adults in Talking about Death and Attending Services

Grief Support for Parents and Caregivers

Grief Support for Teacher and Staff

Hurricanes

Teachers Guidelines for Talking to Children about Hurricanes

 Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after a Hurricane

After the Hurricane - Helping Young Children Heal

Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of the Hurricanes | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)

Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)