The acts of terrorism that unfolded on Tuesday are unprecedented in U.S. history. Children, like many adults, may have a difficult time processing these tragic events and will need information and guidance on how to cope. Here's a brief look at some of the child and family-related issues that Michigan State University's faculty are talking about:
Helping children cope with tragedy
L. Annette Abrams, assistant director of University Outreach, is an authority on child welfare and family preservation issues. Phone: (517) 432-1451; e-mail: [email protected]
Jean Baker, associate professor of school psychology, is an expert in the area of the social-ecological context of schooling and its effects on children's mental health outcomes. Her focus is on student-teacher relationships and classrooms as caring communities. Phone: (517) 432-0843; e-mail: [email protected]
Marguerite Barratt, director of MSU's Institute of Children, Youth and Families and professor of family and child ecology and psychology, is a nationally known expert in the area of parent-child interaction, particularly ages 0-5. Phone: (517) 353-6617; e-mail: [email protected]
Hiram Fitzgerald, University Distinguished Professor of psychology, is an expert in areas of child health and family development and is the executive director of the World Association for Infant Mental Health. Phone: (517) 432-2500; e-mail: [email protected]
Joanne Keith, professor of family and child ecology, is an expert in issues concerning children, youth and families in their communities. Phone: (517) 353-7860; e-mail: [email protected]
Gerald G. Osborn, professor of psychiatry, is an expert on pediatric psychiatry.Phone: (517) 355-8416; e-mail: [email protected]
Charlene Patterson, a psychologist at MSU's Counseling Center, is an expert on family counseling matters. Phone: (517) 355-8270; e-mail: [email protected]
Linda Spence, assistant professor of nursing, is a child psychologist. Phone: (517) 353-8684; e-mail: [email protected]
Gary Stollak, chairperson of the MSU's Child and Family Clinical Psychology Program and professor of psychology, specializes in the psychology of children and families. Stollak can discuss issues about anger and helplessness in daily life as well as in response to local, national and worldwide destruction and malevolence. Phone: (517) 351-4791; e-mail: [email protected]
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