Children in the long term after a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019
This video, featuring child psychotherapist Ruth Wraith, discusses some of the ways disaster can affect children’s long-term development and behaviours. It is important to continue to support children’s strengths and be alert to their vulnerabilities.
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