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When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast, their punch lasted far longer than the initial event. Biloxi and Gulfport witnessed a storm surge of 20 to 30 feet. Most of New Orleans and the surrounding parishes were plunged underwater, destroying entire communities. Neighborhoods that were home to generations of families were left in rubble. The media described families rescued from rooftops, families separated from one another, and families living in the Superdome, Astrodome, and even on the Interstate. Life before and after the hurricanes is described, as well as development of the Katrina Project, designed to address the traumatic stress and long-term impact of the hurricane. Specifics of the program are provided.
Editors’ note: First published in 2007, American Family Therapy Academy Monograph Series.
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Volk, K., Konnath, K., Bassuk, E. (2014). Helping Children Heal After the Hurricanes: An Innovative Training Approach. In: Nelson, T., Winawer, H. (eds) Critical Topics in Family Therapy. AFTA SpringerBriefs in Family Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03248-1_9
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