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Show Talking about war FARMINGTON "What are we going to fight a rock for?" one pre-schooler asked a local psychologist psy-chologist after he heard the many news reports about war and Iraq. This story is one example of the confusion and concern young children have about the world situation situa-tion that is vividly brought into homes daily. Children aren't the only ones who have problems dealing with the pressure of the war situation. 1 Parents, especially those with family fami-ly members or spouses in the Middle East, are seeking help in coping with their feelings. Other ' adults are also concerned about the way a war in a far-off country could quickly be brought to the United States if there are terrorist attacks or prolonged fighting. 1 For these reasons, the PATCH i I (Planned Approach to Community Health) Council for Davis County, in cooperation with the Davis County Coun-ty Commission, the health department depart-ment and the Board of Health, will host a special evening of discussions discus-sions centered around the general topic, "Dealing with Anxieties of War." Presentations will include: 1 . Talking to your children about war; 2. Stress and tension; 3. Neighbors and friends -- how they can help; 4. Physical signs of fear and panic; 5. What the military network does for your military families. The program is free to the public. It will be held Thursday, Jan. 31 from 7 until 9 p.m. in the Davis County Commission Chamber of the Davis County Courthouse in Farmington. |