The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma offers excellent resources for journalists covering the attack, as well as useful information on emotional trauma as it effects victims, survivors and journalists themselves. The site also set up a bulletin board for journalists to discuss their experiences covering the tragedy.
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and Lutheran Hour Ministries have assistance resources available. Also available: Training Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters, Law Enforcement Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
USA Today posted links to several trauma sites. Among them: the GriefNet, which offers several e-mail support groups for kids; the Trauma Information Pages, a directory of resources for disaster-related traumatic stress; the National Mental Health Association lists more resources on tragedy-related stress; Aircraft Casualty Emotional Support Services offers peer support; and TAPS: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors offers support to those who've lost loved ones in the military.
Related Trauma Links
RefDesk.com's 9-11 Attack Resources for Parents, Teachers
Attack on America Urban Legends Page
Truth or Fiction.com site has a page dedicated to rumors about the attacks.
National Police Chaplains Association
Talking with Kids About the News
Helping Children Understand Crisis and Trauma
How to Talk to Your Children About the News
NY Times: Some Therapists Caution That Trauma Services Could Backfire
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