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Coping with World Events

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Coping with World Events

With distressing news on tv and social media, and rapidly changing crises around the world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.

Our librarians have curated some resources to help you and your family have conversations about difficult topics.

* If anxiety is deeply affecting your daily life, please refer to the Health & Wellness and Social Services Resource Lists to find out what assistance is available to you on the North Shore.

See also: Canadian News, COVID-19, and Environment & Sustainability.

  •  Last updated: May 2, 2025

ON THE SHELF

Check these out the next time you’re in the Library.

Books to Help You Cope

Books to Help You Cope

Active Hope by Joanna Macy
Active Hope by Joanna Macy
Love Notes to Grievers by Angela E. Morris
Love Notes to Grievers by Angela E. Morris
Surviving Our Catastrophes by Robert Jay Lifton
Surviving Our Catastrophes by Robert Jay Lifton
The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-care by Anna Borges
The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-care by Anna Borges
What Next? by Chris Patten
What Next? by Chris Patten
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig

on the web

These recommended websites are free and easily accessible! All you need is an internet connection.

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Coping Tips for Traumatic Events and Disasters

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has advice on how to take care of yourself and your loved ones during traumatic events and disaster.

Coping With Crisis

The Canadian Red Cross shares tips on how to cope with crises and the effects of a disaster or emergency.

Coping with Natural Disasters

The Canadian Mental Health Association has resources to help with the mental stress of a natural disaster.

Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute

The Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute offers several helpful coping strategies.

Crisis Fatigue

Happiful Magazine defines this term and shares some practical tools to help.

Emotional Well-Being and Coping During Crises

The University of California San Francisco offers helpful coping strategies for everyone.

Explaining the News to Our Kids

Common Sense Media offers tips on how and when to talk with kids about disturbing events.

Holding Space for Others

The Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council explains what "holding space" means and provides guidance on how to hold space for others.

How to Talk to Kids and Teens About War, Trauma and Other Challenging Topics

Anxiety Canada offers parents advice on how and when to talk with kids and teens about war and other challenging topics.

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Canadian Newsstream

Read most major Canadian newspapers, including The Vancouver Sun, The Province and The Globe & Mail. You can also find local papers such as the North Shore News.

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Libby (by OverDrive)

Our largest collection of ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines. Search for, check out, and download titles through our catalogue or the OverDrive website. Using a tablet or phone? Get the Libby by OverDrive app, find West Vancouver Memorial Library, and enter your barcode/PIN to log in. For more information visit or call the Help Desk.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

New to Libby (Library2Go)? View a tutorial.

Download the app: iOS | Android

PressReader

Digital versions of current newspapers and magazines from all over the world, in dozens of languages. Search by country, language or name of newspaper. Includes The Economist and today's Vancouver Sun and Province. Rolling archives of all papers, from five to 90 days old. Use the app to access and download your favourite titles anywhere.

New to PressReader? View a tutorial.

Use the browser version, or download the app: iOS | Android 
Note: users will need to log into their account again every three days.

Instructions for first time mobile users:

  1. Before using the app, you will need to create a PressReader account via the WVML website.
  • Open PressReader (access this link from the Library's Magazines & Newspapers page)
  • Enter your WVML card number and PIN
  • Then select Sign In at the top
  • Then select New user? Sign up now and enter your first and last name, email address, and choose a password
  1. Once you have created an account, download the app by going to the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the App Store (Apple mobile devices) and searching for and installing PressReader.
  2. Tap on the app to open it and then select Sign in.
  3. Then select Email and enter your email address and the password that you created in step 1.
  4. Now you can start to browse publications or search for a specific publication.

Note: When you use our website to navigate to the PressReader site, you have to type your WVML card number and PIN. This authorizes you to use PressReader for 3 days. After 3 days, you have to go through the steps above to authenticate and sign in to your account again.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

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