We may have TRAUMA from
Things we see
Things we hear
Something sad
Something we can’t control
There are ways we can feel better. We can learn to be RESILIENT, or bounce back!
Parents: Watch this 2 minute Sesame Street video to see how children experience trauma, and how to respond.
A Child’s Perspective of a Traumatic ExperienceListen to the story of Pete the Cat.
Ask yourself the following questions;
What does Pete the Cat do when his shoes get dirty?
What can you do when things do not go as you planned?
Laugh: 100 Kids Tell Jokes
Listen to others: 120+ Conversation Starters for Kids
Play outdoors— Take a walk or go on a bike ride
Take an indoor break: stretch, play games, watch a movie
Call or video chat family and friends
Write cards or letters to family members
Make virtual videos/dance battles to share
I can’t imagine how you feel not going to school.
What are you doing now that is helpful?
How are you feeling about not seeing your friends?
What can you do now to connect with them?
It must be so hard not getting to play soccer right now.
Let’s think of an activity we can do.
Journey of Hope - (972) 964-1600 (free groups for all ages)
Grief Works - (972) 960-9981 free (group counseling for kids)
Grief & Loss Center of North Texas - (214) 452-3105 (all ages)
Focus on predictability, not rigidity
Set limits and be specific about expectations
Have realistic daily goals
Give some control by allowing choices
Focus on your own feelings and self care, get support if needed
Remember to connect through play and fun
As a family write fun activities on slips of paper or popsicle sticks. During non academic time, take turns drawing an activity to do as a family.
Suggestions: make cookies or brownies together, cook your favorite meal, play Checkers, board games or dominoes, take a walk or color
During non academic time, take turns drawing an activity to do as a family.
More ideas: Lebonheur.org
Letters
Texting
Virtual games
Facetime
Phone Call
Can you think of other ways to connect?
Choose 3 people you can connect with today. Have a family member help you call, write or text someone special today!
When were you helpful to someone else?
Would you go to the moon if you were offered a ride on a spaceship?
If you could be a superhero, which special power would you choose?
Would you rather be stronger, faster, braver, or smarter?
If you could invent something to make life better for people, what would it be?
What small act of kindness have you done that no one knows about?
What is the best present you ever received?
If you were a teacher what rules would you make?
Write down or have a parent write down things you are grateful for in each bubble below. Ask for help if needed.
Talk about your happy thoughts with your family.
Write down what you are grateful for. Think about what is good about this time at home.
Turn the paper into airplanes and fly your gratefulness to family members.