Restoring a Sense of Well-Being in Children After a Disaster

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This document discusses how parents, caregivers, and professionals can answer children’s questions and reassure them about their safety after a disaster. It provides suggestions for ways to communicate with children, support anxious or fearful children, and plan with children for emergencies.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Violence

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Child Welfare; Disasters; Mental Health; Adaptation, Psychological; Coping Skills

Institutions: Uniformed Services University

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