Trauma resources
Suggested Resources | April 16, 2013
We will continue to add more resources over time, so please check back. If you have a resource you would like us to add, please email jhartman@nesa.edu.
If you are an acupuncturist who wants to help those suffering physically or emotionally from the Boston Marathon explosions, or know someone who could use free acupuncture treatment to help them in their recovery, please go to Boston Acupuncture Trauma Relief.
General resources on trauma and trauma response:
- Mental Health America (formerly the National Mental Health Association)
- Trauma Center of Boston
- Coping with Disasters, Violence and Traumatic Events (National Library of Medicine)
- Common responses & coping strategies (from the Trauma Center)
- Typical Children’s Reactions to Trauma (from the UU Trauma Ministry)
- How To Talk With Children About Boston Marathon Bombs (WBUR)
- National Library of Medicine's People Locator (to find someone, or report a found or missing person after an event - requires registration)
Resources for acupuncturists/healers:
- Coping With a Traumatic Event - Information for the Health Professionals
- Acupuncturists Without Borders - go here to volunteer, become a member, or donate
- Acupuncture for the Trauma Spectrum Response
- Clinical studies on treatment of earthquake-caused posttraumatic stress disorder using electroacupuncture
- Beyond the Basics – Understanding the Greater Implications of the NADA Protocol
Research supporting the use of acupuncture techniques in treating PTSD and other trauma spectrum disorders:
- Acupuncture for posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled pilot trial
- Acupuncture for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of evidence-based research
- Acupuncture for posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and prospective clinical trials
Available from the library:
- Unimagined Bridges: Ear Acupuncture Treatment for Disaster Trauma (DVD - can also be purchased here)
- An integrative approach in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Joe Chang (DVD)
- Waking the tiger: healing trauma