Getting Through Tough Times

This series of 17 fact sheets has been adapted to Minnesota by Sharon M. Danes, Extension Specialist and Professor in the Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota. These fact sheets cover five content areas for people experiencing trauma.

Getting help

• Community Agencies That Can Help
• Looking for a Job

Financial decisions with less

• Keeping a Roof Overhead
• Bartering
• Meeting Your Insurance Needs
• Deciding Which Bills to Pay First

Dealing with stress

• Communicating Under Pressure
• Controlling Stress
• Identifying Sources of Support and Friendship

Figuring out how to do more with less

• Stretching Your Food Dollar
• Setting Spending Priorities
• Strategies for Spending Less
• Talking With Creditors
• Making the Most of What You Have

Children and tough times

• How You Can Help Mom or Dad
• Deciding if Teens Should Work
• Helping Children Cope

Also see: Adjusting to Suddenly Reduced Income