National Rural Behavioral Health Center (NRBHC) at the University of Florida
Education Resources
The NRBHC aims to prepare current and future scientists, practitioners, and community health care educators for behavioral health service and research activities in rural areas.
Accordingly, the Center has developed and will be developing a number of education resources and will make these resources available on our website. Please check back here regularly to learn more.
Triumph Over Tragedy, Second Edition: A Community Response to Managing Trauma in Times of Disaster and Terrorism.
Garret D. Evans and Brenda Wiens
Developed from current research and a decade's worth of experiences assisting communities in response to large-scale disasters, Triumph Over Tragedy, Second Edition focuses on helping individuals and communities cope with the emotional impacts of disaster events. This DVD and CD training curriculum is an extension of the Triumph Over Tragedy, 2nd Edition training manual. These "train-the-trainer" materials will benefit Extension professionals engaged in disaster preparation and response, and were utilized by Extension agents in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama following Hurricane Katrina. Learn More »
"Triumph over Tragedy" - Disaster Handbook Video Series 1999
Garret D. Evans and Samuel Sears
The "Triumph Over Tragedy" Disaster Handbook Series 1999 is a three-part (3) series that includes the following videos:
- 1. Surviving the Storm - Coordination, Communication and Cooperation
- Demonstrates the crucial role that teamwork and planning play in surviving and recovering from disasters.
- (30 min)
- Order SV1205, $45. Video and Book in Case.
- 2. A Community Response to Managing Post-Disaster Stress
- Based on the experience of University of Florida specialists Dr. Garret Evans and Dr. Samuel Sears in helping victims of disasters, including Hurricane Andrew and Midwest Floods.
- (45 min)
- Order SV1206, $45. Video and Book in Case.
- 3. Helping Four-Legged Friends Survive the Storm
- Shares the insights of veterinarians and others in animal management in disasters.
- (18 min)
- Order SV1207, $45. Video and Book in Case.
Each video comes boxed with a companion guidebook. The videos can be purchased separately or as a complete set for $120.
Are You Ready?
The Are You Ready? video was developed from the 1998 Disaster Preparedness Satellite Videoconference and is available as part of The Disaster Handbook - 1998 National Edition. The complete set, including 1000+ pages of disaster information, a CD-ROM, and the video can be purchased for $100.