Scott Poland, EdD, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sara Ferguson, PsyD, American Psychological Association, Miami

Providing vital tools to enhance preparedness in any school setting (K–12), this book is
grounded in state-of-the-art research and real-world experience. Foremost authority
Scott Poland and frontline clinician Sara Ferguson address all aspects of team-based
crisis intervention and postvention. With a key focus on prevention, the book describes
ways to identify risk factors and enhance students' mental health, connectedness, and
resilience. Best practices are outlined for responding effectively to specific crises,
including unexpected deaths in the school community, youth suicide, school violence,
and natural disasters. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes firsthand
perspectives from other experts in the field, hands-on strategies to support daily
practice, and 24 reproducible forms that can be downloaded and printed.

•A crucial, current resource from one of the biggest names in the field.
•Grounded in state-of-the-art research on how to help elementary through secondary
schools prevent, manage, and recover from crises.
•Each chapter includes best-practice guidelines, firsthand perspectives from expert
practitioners, and practical strategies and tools.
•Implementation is enhanced by downloadable worksheets, forms, and checklists, as
well as suggested activities.