Earthquake Support Information

We have listed below an extensive list of web links providing high quality information to assist you, and those you support, through tough times following the Christchurch Earthquakes and their aftershocks. Scroll through to the sections most relevant to you, or those you support.

(You may also like to see also the range of special support resources for earthquake aftermath, bereavement and trauma .)

EARTHQUAKE PHONE COUNSELLING SUPPORT
0800 299 100 weekdays between 9am and 5pm.

For All

Stressed Out? Developed by Skylight, these are colourful posters you can download for notice boards or hallways, for workplaces or homes, and for all ages.

Factors That Can Help Build Up Resilience - as offered on Radio NZ.

Post Traumatic Stress - ways to cope with it - help for all those finding they are having strong reactions to the Earthquakes and aftershocks.

Tips for Sleeping in stressful times

 Helpful Links to Articles on Breathing - how to breathe to destress and relax

For Organisations, Employers or Managers

Support grieving staff, their families, clients and customers after the earthquake. Click Here

Helpful Personal Trauma Recovery Information

Useful information about understanding post traumatic stress and grief, and ways to cope with it and look after yourself and others. Click Here

For Parents and Families and Children and Teens

Ideas about understanding and supporting Children and Teens. Click Here

See the activities and links available in our children's and youth pages.

For Professionals and Support Workers

Information and resources for those assisting people of all ages affected by the earthquake. Click Here

Skylight Earthquake Aftermath Resources

See  the range of earthquake aftermath resources in our shop, and the activities and links available in our children's and youth pages.

If the quakes continue

When the quakes go on and on and on. Easy to read, this has been specifically written by Skylight in response to Canterbury people now telling us just how difficult ongoing coping is.It gives them many options to try to take control of their own wellbeing as much as possible.

 For use for Feb 22nd anniversary times

Preparing and Remembering (PDF)
A wide range of suggested ways to mark this anniversary day, with special notes for those bereaved by the earthquake.

Some Remembrance Options (PDF)
These include quiet or interactive reflections, multi faith prayers, and some other remembrance resources. They are designed to be readily adapted by people however they wish.
    A group reflection
    A personal reflection
    A prayer for Canterbury
    A thought for Canterbury
    A prayer for those bereaved by the quake
    A prayer for primary schools