Psychological First Aid tip card

Emerging Minds, Australia, December, 2019

Related to Bushfires, Natural disasters, Responding to traumatic events, Trauma, bereavement, loss and grief

Psychological First Aid for children is an internationally accepted strategy that can be used anytime, but is most widely used in the first hours, days and weeks following a traumatic event. This tip card includes some practical ways that Psychological First Aid for children can be applied.

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10 ways to support your child during the bushfire season

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Children look to parents and caregivers to guide them in how to behave when distressing or overwhelming events, such as bushfires and heavy smoke haze occur. As a parent or caregiver, the best support you can give your child is to be calm and reassuring, respond to their questions, keep them connected with friends and family, and take care of your own mental health and wellbeing. These general tips can help you to support your child during this challenging time.
How parents and caregivers can support children immediately after a disaster or community trauma

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In the immediate aftermath of disaster or community trauma event there are some key principles you can follow to support your children. These principles are based on the best evidence of what helps children to recover after a frightening or overwhelming event. They are collectively known as ‘psychological first aid’ (PFA).
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This video discusses some of the ways children might feel and behave in the immediate time period after a disaster.

Psychological First Aid tip card

Emerging Minds, Australia, December, 2019

This resource is part of the following toolkits

Community Trauma Toolkit

Toolkit Sections:

Discover more resources

10 ways to support your child during the bushfire season

How parents and caregivers can support children immediately after a disaster or community trauma

Children in the immediate aftermath of a disaster or traumatic event