Talking To Children About Difficult Topics

How to Talk With Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events

After any disaster or crisis, families struggle with what they should say to children and how to help them cope. Here are some suggestions.
Website: How to Talk with Kids about Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events 

Helping Children Cope With Grief

Whether the loss is a grandparent, a parent, a classmate or even a beloved family pet, the grieving process can be difficult and every child will grieve in their own way. Parents, caregivers, and educators wondering how they can help will find many answers to their questions in this guide.
Website: Helping Children Cope With Grief

Supporting Children & Teens after a Murder or Violent Death

A downloadable handout from the Dougy Center on how to explain this difficult topic with children and teens.
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Assisting Parents/Caregivers in Coping with Collective Traumas

A downloadable handout with strategies from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) on how to cope with overwhelming stress from trauma

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