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TOPIC: Coping With War Anxiety
On the next Health Link, Benita Zahn and a panel of experts will offer strategies that we all can use to help us cope during wartime. Find out how best to deal with your own anxiety and how to respond to the emotions of others. Learn when and how to talk to your children about war. And we'll have advice for families who have loved ones serving overseas. GUESTS: James C. MacIntyre, II, M.D., child and adolescent psychiatrist, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Albany Medical College. Dr. MacIntyre also has a part-time practice of Child Adolescent, Family and Adult Psychiatry located in Albany. He received his doctoral degree from Albany Medical College in 1972. He is certified in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychology and Neurology. Kathleen-Crowley-Long, Ph.D., professor of psychology and a developmental psychologist at The College of Saint Rose. Crowley-Long is a recognized expert in the field of child development and parenting. She holds doctoral and master's degrees in educational psychology, with a concentration in child development, from the University at Albany/SUNY. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association. Michel Kimball, CSW has been Executive Director of ClearView Center, Inc. for twelve years. ClearView Center is a private, not-for-profit mental health organization with comprehensive services for adults with serious mental illnesses. Michel Kimball was honored by the Women's Business Council of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce as a Woman of Excellence in 2002. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work from Adelphi University in Garden City, NY and a BA in English from Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA. She is licensed as a clinical social worker in New York, Massachusetts and Vermont where she lives and maintains a private practice. Web Resources
The National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (NCCEV) is a dynamic
multi-faceted organization dedicated to finding solutions to the complex issues
that face children, families and communities exposed to violence. their services
include a comprehensive Resource Center for current and historic information
about children and violence; training, technical assistance and consultation to
a variety of collaborative community programs throughout the country that
respond to children and families exposed to violence; and a wide range of
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Go to their website for more info The National Institute on Media and the Family helps families and educators to maximize the benefits and minimize the harm of mass media on children through research, education and advocacy. You can help your family to make wise media choices with their many online tools and resources. Go to their website for more info The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders. Included on this site is the article, TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT WAR AND TERRORISM: 20 TIPS FOR PARENTS. Go to their website for more info Many parents are challenged by what kids are saying and are wondering how to respond in age-appropriate ways. The PBS Parents web site has a guide that will help you develop effective ways to communicate with your children, monitor their exposure to news, and soothe their fears Go to their website for more info The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. This site has useful information about coping with terrorism and traumatic events. Go to their website for more info Local Resources ClearView Center is a non-profit organization serving more than 1,000 individuals in the Capital District who have a serious mental illness. In addition, they provide support, counseling and information on mental illness. Go to their website for more info |
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