Resiliency in the Face of Disaster and Terrorism
10 Things to Do to Survive

V Alex Kehayan, EdD and Joseph C Napoli, MD
Personhood Press

Few if any of us get through our lives without enduring some ordeal, crisis or traumatic event.  They come in various degrees. Resiliency…. is a simple, practical pocket guide designed to assist you, the reader, to be a more resilient and effective survivor, no matter what the magnitude. It explains how to prevent crises, prepare, react, get help when you need it, and reach out to others in your community.     

The disaster survivors we have aided have vigorously sought the answers to numerous questions such as: “I’m so afraid. How will I survive?” “Where do I go for help?” “What can I do?” “How do I care for my children?” Our guide answers these questions and more. Resiliency.… condenses the essential collective knowledge in the fields of disaster mental health, emergency management, and public health.

Our work has taught us to recognize the key human resources that make a difference in the ways trauma victims recover and bounce back to resume their lives. In Resiliency.… we share what we have learned to help you use your own strength in the face of disaster and terrorism.

Conquering Chronic Pain After Injury
An Integrative Approach to Treating Post-Traumatic Pain

William H. Simon, M.D., George E. Ehrlich, M.D., and Arnold Sadwin, M.D.
Avery (Penguin Putnam Inc)        300 Pages              ISBN 1-58333-140-9

“Conquering Chronic Pain after Injury is a continuing reference source for the persons and their families who are struggling to overcome post-traumatic pain.”

Bob Arnot, M.D
Bestselling Author and NBC/MSNBC medical correspondent

Chapter 6  ·  “Mind/Body, Body/Mind, Mind/Brain, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)”  

“I predict that our national tragedy on September 11, 2001, will change this negative attitude in our society about PTSD. Almost all of us have experienced some degree of “symptoms” such as anxiety, fear, insomnia, nightmares, and distressing intrusive thoughts, in response to the 9-11 terrorist attacks even if we only witnessed these events through television. Therefore, having this experience may engender empathy for those who suffer from PTSD.” 

Joseph C. Napoli, M.D.

Disaster Psychiatry
Intervening When Nightmares Come True

Anand Pandya and Craig Katz (Editors)
The Analytic Press  262 pages  ISBN 0-88163-389-5 

“These are stories of disasters that evolve into times of healing, caring – stories of the redemptive side of medical work. In a sense, the trials and traumas told in this book become sources of sober, deeply felt reflection... ”

Robert Coles, M.D.
Psychiatrist, Harvard University

 Chapter 2 – “Life at the Pile” 

“Ironies, “but for's,” chance meetings, and matters of chance occur all the time. When they happen in relation to surviving a disaster, they become an indelible part of our memory.” 

Joseph C. Napoli, M.D.

Partners for Change
A PEER Helping Guide for Training and Prevention

V. Alex Kehayan, Ed.D. 
Jalmar Press   464 pages     ISBN 0915190699

This comprehensive sourcebook provides concrete help for at-risk students through eleven integrated, easy to implement programs addressing major national dilemmas facing youth today:

• Suicide • HIV/AIDS • Child Abuse • Teen Pregnancy • Substance Abuse • Low Self-Esteem • School Dropout • Biased Behavior
• Child Abduction • Underachievement

Each program package is a self-contained unit and carefully walks the leader through the steps needed to complete the objective. Includes easy-to-use, practical exercises, checklists, and rating forms to keep the program on track. All the necessary forms and worksheets for each individual program are reproducible and designed to be quickly accessible. A state-of-the-art training guide is included.

These research-based programs, developed and field tested, are endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists, National Drug Task Force, National Mental Health Association.

Self Awareness Growth Experiences

V. Alex Kehayan, Ed.D. 
Jalmar Press     2nd Edition      ASIN B000EIRJS6

 Includes more than 150 activities to help students in grades 7-12 meet the goals of self-awareness and growth.

A Practical Guide to Transportation and Logistics

Michael B. Stroh 
Logistics Network, Inc.  3rd Edition 2006   ISBN 0970811519 

Under ordinary circumstances, this is an invaluable textbook for those in the field of transportation and logistics. When faced with managing inventory in a dangerous world of disasters and terrorism, this is an essential guide. This book is an indispensable tool for disaster and terrorism mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The expanded 3rd edition includes explanations of the significant federal legislature and programs enacted since September 11, 2001 to enhance the security of the United States involving the food supply, container security, advanced cargo information, secure trade, and a business-government customs-trade partnership against terrorism.   

It boosts homeland security by training individuals to do their jobs well, and thus, prevent breaches of security and catastrophes as cargo is either moved or stored. Drawing upon his years of experience and using a friendly, easy-to-read style Michael Stroh simplifies complex topics and helps the reader to confidently handle the most difficult logistical challenges.

In the aftermath of a disaster, trying to get the right supplies to the right place to help the right people can become a disaster.  Understanding the basics of logistics is crucial in order to promote efficient disaster relief operations. Therefore, this is also a necessary resource for those responsible for disaster relief logistics.