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Fact sheet
Talking to children about violent events
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence. -
Fact sheet
How to talk to children about war and conflict
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet offers tips to help you have honest, age-appropriate conversations with your child about war and conflict. -
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What parents and caregivers can expect in the short term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsDuring the first weeks and months after a disaster or traumatic event, the intensity of feelings you and your children experience may fluctuate but should eventually become more manageable, this factsheet takes you through some important information on what to expect in the short term. -
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What parents and caregivers can expect in the long term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the months after a disaster or traumatic event, the focus tends to be on rebuilding physical structures (like buildings and schools) and everyone ‘returning to normal’; however, it can be very difficult to see everyone around you going back to normal if you or your children are still experiencing difficulty. This fact sheet looks at some of the things you can expect in the long term. -
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How parents and caregivers can prepare for a natural disaster
Emerging MindsAustralia is affected by many different types of disaster, including floods, bushfires and cyclones. Preparing yourself and your family ahead of time can really make a big difference to how you and your family respond and cope if there is a disaster. This information will take you through some practical and psychological strategies to help you and your family get prepared. -
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Supporting children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
This curated selection of resources will assist parents and carers to best to support their children and reduce worry and distress. It contains a video, fact sheets and tips about what you can expect and how you can help children cope. -
Fact sheet
Helping children cope with stress during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Emerging MindsAvailable in 18 languages, this fact sheet provides tips for parents and carers to help support their children who may be feeling stressed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. -
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What parents and caregivers can expect during and immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsWhen a significant event occurs it affects the whole community and each individual member, including children will have their own response; however, there are some common themes and behaviours that we see in children and adults following frightening events. -
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How parents and caregivers can support children in the short term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsSupporting your children in the weeks and months after a disaster or traumatic event can feel daunting, this information covers some basic steps you can take to help support their recovery and protect them from having ongoing difficulties. -
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How parents and caregivers can support children immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the immediate aftermath of disaster or community trauma event there are some key principles you can follow to support your children. These principles are based on the best evidence of what helps children to recover after a frightening or overwhelming event. They are collectively known as ‘psychological first aid’ (PFA). -
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How parents and caregivers can support children in the longer term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsChildren may need ongoing support in the months and even years after a disaster or traumatic event. Whilst most children do recover in time, ongoing difficulties can continue to challenge some children. It is hard to predict what will happen for each individual child, this information will take you through some steps you can take to help support each child’s recovery, minimise the likelihood of ongoing difficulties and connect them to the support they need. -
Fact sheet
Journalists and media staff as parents and carers
Margaret Nixon and Jessica MastersThis fact sheet recognises the role journalists and media staff have as parents and carers and the impact of disaster or community trauma events.