Project Share - Joplin

12/07/2014

If you'd like to use our research methods, check out: http://tdc.missouri.edu/projectshare.shtml

The Project Share protocol offers a tool for conducting an assessment of strengths and needs for children and parents in communities that experienced significant life threat and property damage from a disaster.

05/21/2013

Check out this link for evidence-informed disaster-focused Psychological First Aid Materials. It is all free - no sign-up necessary. http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/manuals/psych-first-aid.asp

An evidence-informed approach for assisting people following a disaster. Intended for mental health specialists, including first responders, PFA includes provider worksheets and survivor handouts.

05/21/2013

Our thoughts are with those in Oklahoma.

03/27/2013

We have now completed 17 of 50 follow-up interviews! Feel free to contact us to complete yours - but we will keep calling you as well.

12/20/2012

8 families have already completed our follow-up interview! Thanks for your continued support, and have a wonderful Holiday Season!

12/16/2012

We are now in the process of completing the follow-up calls. They take approximately 15 minutes and remember, we can send you $20 in giftcards per child who participates! You will be called 2.5 - 3 months after the date we met with you in person. Let us know if you have questions.

11/14/2012

We are headed to Joplin this weekend to work with 5 more kids! Looking forward to Saturday.

11/06/2012

http://fourstateshomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=303072 We now have 47 families and more scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 17. But, we are looking for 10 more. Spread the word!

A research group from Kansas are in Joplin to study how last year's tornado affected young children.

10/31/2012

http://www.koamtv.com/story/19400290/project-share-interviews-kids-and-parents-about-psychological-effects-of-tornado

Researchers are talking with students who've lost a school and families who've lost homes as they try to learn how Joplin residents coped in the wake of the tornado.

10/31/2012

Hi Everyone. We are seeking 10 more families to participate. We really want to reach our goal of 60 families - so PLEASE spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested, or know someone within the age range. Thank you!

10/26/2012

Next two data collection weekends: November 3-4 and November 16-17. Give us a call if you'd like an appointment!

10/09/2012

We have now worked with 41 families in Joplin - and are looking for 19 more. We have 6 of them scheduled for this coming weekend, and will be back two more times in November. Email or call us if you'd like to be included in our last round of interviews!