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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management The horrific events at Sandy Hook last Friday destroyed lives and left a country reeling. As virtually everyone who has heard of the shooting--particularly those of us with children--grapples with our feelings, may of us are left wondering how to cope. This newsletter touches on what we can do. -Elizabeth Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Sandy Hook Victims Last Friday's tragedy hit us all, and it hit us hard. The fact that the victims were so young and innocent, and that there were so many of them, makes it especially heartbreaking. And other random acts of violence that have gained widespread media attention have taken a toll on most who have heard about them, not just the victims and their families. Here are some of the reasons why we tend to be so affected by these tragedies, and how we can cope. Read more How To Help Children Cope This type of tragedy can be particularly threatening to children and their sense of safety. If you are concerned about how to talk to your child about this tragedy and events like it, here are some guidelines to keep in mind. Read more How To Help A Friend In Crisis Sometimes traumas are so intense that support from friends and loved ones alone is not enough to help people heal--therapy is required. However, having the emotional support of friends can always help. If you have a friend who is going through a crisis, it can be difficult to know what you can do to help. Here are some ways in which you can be supportive during times of need. Read more Search Related Topics:  social support and stress  coping with crisis  help a friend Cope With A Crisis or Trauma When we face trauma in our own lives, it can be very challenging. A trauma of this magnitude will require more support than can be offered in an article, but for many of life's crises, certain coping techniques can make a significant difference in how we fare. Next time you are facing a difficult time in your life, keep these coping tips in mind. Read more Search Related Topics:  coping with stress  healthy coping  resilience Related Searches Coping with Stress Stress and Anxiety Stress Stress Burn Out Help for Stress Featured Articles Managing Job Stress: Getting Along With Co-Workers and Thriving Parents Under Stress: Surviving The Thoughest Job You'll Ever Love Financial Stress - Managing Your Money AND Your Stress Stress and Your Health: How Stress Affects Your Immune System and More Tension Tamers: How To Feel Better Right Now Professional Help: Disorders, Medications and Professionals to Help   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Join The Community--Free Resources! Is Your Stress Level Unhealthy? Individualized Stress Reliever Plan Frequently Asked Questions About Stress Personality Tests for Stress Relief   Follow me on: Advertisement