Sunday, October 12, 2008

Post Natural Disaster Stress - For children (continue)

"Youngsters may feel that what is happened is their fault" Mary L. Hughes - Psychologist

Two types of reaction due to natural disaster

1. keep feelings inside
2. Outburst of their emotions

More tips on helping children 
- Be a good role model
- let the older children be the role model for other children
- Let them talk about what is bothering them
- Make more contact with children
- Tell stories or find children's book that help them understand about stressful circumstances

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