Helping Children Cope With Terrorism - Tips for Families and Educators

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The webpage and infographic is about helping children deal with the fear and stress caused by terrorism. It describes ways parents and teachers can support kids during these tough times. The page suggests talking to children honestly, but in a way they can understand. It also advises keeping routines normal to help them feel safe. Encouraging kids to express their feelings through art or writing is recommended too. Adults should be calm role models, showing how to handle emotions well. By doing these things, adults can help children feel more secure and less afraid of terrorism events they hear about or see on TV.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Child; Crisis Intervention; Stress, Psychological; Terrorism; Coping Skills

Institutions: National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

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