Grief, trauma and critical incidents
We all grieve. For children and young people, understanding and expressing their grief can be particularly hard.
Trauma is the result of an event(s) that cause a child or young person to feel pushed beyond their ability to cope.
Sometimes the effects of trauma are immediate and more obvious, but on other occasions the impact may take some time to appear.
You can support children and young people in their recovery from a traumatic event.
Natural disasters can be stressful and traumatic for everyone, with impacts on mental health and wellbeing.
Children and young people can need lots of reassurance and support to help them come to terms with a major loss.
Learning communities and educators play an important role in supporting children and young people after a natural disaster.
Looking after yourself in the event of a natural disaster is the first step to providing support to those around you.