TIPNNV Resource Guide
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Coping After a Tragedy
Dealing with lossCommon reactions following traumaDealing with emotions – Resolving griefHelping ...
Dealing with Loss
Loss from a tragedy or traumatic event can take many forms. It might involve the loss of a loved ...
Common Reactions Following a Traumatic Event
Emergency service providers as well as citizens can experience the following symptoms following a...
Dealing with Your Emotions - Resolving Grief
Accept all of the feelings you are having as normal reactions to an extraordinary event. You ar...
Helping Children Grieve
Tell children the truth about what happened, in language they can understand for their age. Ans...
Helping Children Deal with Suicide
It is important to be honest with your children. Give the correct information in a loving, comp...
Suggestions for Families Dealing with Suicide
It is important to sit down together to experience your honest feelings. Communication is the key...
Emotional First Aid
Helping the emotionally injured after a tragedyWhat to sayWhat not to sayHow can you help later
The Basics
Reach Out Physically Position yourself at the victim’s side and at their level. Gentle touch ...
What to Say
“What happened?” “I’m so sorry.” “This must be very difficult for you.” “It’s OK to feel…” ...
What Not to Say
Often people are uncomfortable with the victim’s emotional pain, and then try to use clichés to m...
How You Can Help Later
There is much that you can do to help – simple things. The following suggests the kinds of attitu...
Coroner’s/Medical Examiner's Office
This chapter will cover: What they doWhy they do it
Handling Estates/Paperwork
This Chapter will cover: Practical considerationPapers and certificatesInsurance policiesSocial ...
Practical Considerations for Funeral or Memorial Services
Decide on time and place for funeral or memorial service. Make a list of immediate family, clo...
Practical Considerations for AFTER Funeral or Memorial Services
Notify the lawyer and executor of the will. Get several copies of the death certificate. Plan ...
Collecting Paperwork
The first step is to collect the necessary papers in order to file for various benefits and to fi...
Insurance Policies
The deceased may have had several types of insurance policies. These could include: Life insu...
Social Security
The deceased is considered to be covered by Social Security if he/she paid into Social Security f...
Veteran’s Benefits
If the deceased was a veteran who received a discharge other than dishonorable, the survivors may...
Employee Benefits
If the deceased was employed at the time of death, you should contact the employer regarding any ...
The Will
Hopefully a valid will, signed by the deceased, is available. Try to locate a copy of it. Check w...
Probate
Probate is the legal process of distributing the estate of the deceased to the rightful heirs. Th...
Estate and Inheritance Tax
Federal Estate Tax Because of changes in recent years, very few estates now have to pay the fede...
Income Tax
The federal and income taxes of the deceased are due for the year of death (Nevada has no state p...
Changing Ownership or Title
You may need to transfer ownership or change title on property, or revise documents after a death...
Credit Cards
Credit cards, which were held exclusively in the name of the deceased, should be canceled. Any pa...
General Finances
Debts owned by the deceased will be the responsibility of the estate and should be forwarded to t...
Professional Assistance
You may need or desire the services of a professional, particularly a lawyer or a financial advis...
Fire
This chapter will cover: Fire informationWhat to doWhat not to do
What to Do
CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY IMMEDIATELY to report your loss. They will send an adjuster to d...
What Not To Do
DO NOT sign anything immediately after property damage to the home or business. Take time to re...
Note About Fire Remediation/Restoration
Remember: It is your decision on which fire remediation/restoration company you want to use. Do ...
Media
This chapter will cover: Dealing with media – Your rights
Recusos en Español
Resources in Spanish Frank Lemus, Spanish-speaking counselor Llámalo para más información (775)...
Un Mensaje Especial
¿Cuál es la función que cumple la oficina del médico forence y porque se ineresan en la muerte de...
Sobreviviendo La Pérdida De Un Ser Querido
La primera respuesta a su pérdida podría ser de desconcierto: Se podría sentir adormesido y c...
Primeros Auxilios Emocionales
Ayudar a los heridos emocionalmente después de una tragedia ocurre. Acérquese personalmente ...
Reaccione Tipicas Despues De Un Suceso Tragico
Los que proveen servicios de emergencia al igual que vecinos podrían experimentar los siguientes ...
Maneras Efectivas De Cómo Salir Adelante Después De Un Suceso Traumático
Acepte todas las emociones que usted esté sintiendo como algo normal hacia un suceso inesperado...
Ayudar A Los Niños A Llorar
Asegure a los niños que han sufrido estrés emocional, que se les va a proporcionar el mismo cui...
Support Services Directory
Organization near you that can support you, including: Grief SupportBurial/Cremation AssistanceM...