Childhood Trauma: 3 Ways to Help Kids Cope

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This article describes three ways to help children cope with childhood trauma. First, it suggests giving kids a safe and supportive environment where they feel cared for. Second, it recommends talking openly with children about their feelings and letting them know it's okay to ask for help. Third, it encourages building healthy routines and teaching coping skills so kids can manage stress better. These steps can make a big difference in helping children heal after difficult experiences.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Child; Child, Preschool; Mental Health; Parent-Child Relations; Social Support; Resilience, Psychological; Psychological Trauma; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Institutions: Healthy Children

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