ABSTRACT
The manner in which children and adolescents react to crisis situations is dependent on many variables, such as personal history, personality, severity of and proximity to the event, level of social support, and the type and the quality of intervention. Although the emotional effects of the crisis can be significant and can potentially influence functioning for weeks to months, most children will have a full recovery. Teachers are unavoidably on the "front lines" during a crisis or a critical situation, and students often take cues from them as to how to react. Teachers have spent the most time with their students and often know them better than anyone else does in the school. Most children like to role-play, particularly if props, costumes, or makeup are available to enable them to become totally involved in being another person. Puppets can also be used.
