War, Crime, Violence

As a parent, talking about topics like unfairness, violence, crime, and war can be hard. You might not know what to say in the moment. Being ready for these talks can make it easier. Below are some helpful resources for parents.

Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children, From: American Psychological Association
Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children, From: American Psychological Association
Helping Your Students Cope with a Violent World, From: George Lucas Educational Foundation

Coping Activities & Resources For Children

Activities To Help Grieving ChildrenWhile we can’t take the sadness away, we can support children with ways to express their emotions. We share 5 activities to help children work through their emotions and cope with loss.

My Self Care Plan - Primary.pdf

Taking Care of Yourself.pdf

This is a great video that explaines what happens to your brain when it feels a threat and what you can do to cool down the threat response.

Further Resources

Helping_Children_Cope_With_Terrorism_FINAL.pdf

Talking to children about war.pdf

Disaster and Trauma Effects on Parents

Trauma Responses in Parents

Disaster and Trauma Responses of Children

Trauma Responses in Children

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