Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event

In the wake of a traumatic event, your comfort, support and reassurance can make children feel safe, help them manage their fears, guide them through their grief, and help them recover in a healthy way. This guide offers simple tips on what to expect, what to do and what to look out for.

Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event

Describes how young children, school-age children, and adolescents react to traumatic events and offers suggestions on how parents and caregivers can help and support them.

After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal

Offers parents guidance on helping their children after a shooting. This fact sheet describes common reactions children may have, how parents can help them, and self-care tips after an event.

Parenting With Empathy (04-2022)

In this interactive webinar, participants learn how the skills of emotional control, assertiveness, and empathy help them connect with their children while guiding them towards wise choices.

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