Re-establishing routines and rules following a disaster or traumatic event

Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019

Related to Natural disasters, Preparing for natural disasters, Trauma, Loss and grief, Trauma, bereavement, loss and grief

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This video, featuring child psychotherapist Ruth Wraith, outlines how important it is for families to re-establish school and home routines after a disaster. Children need stability and familiarity to help them recover.

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Re-establishing routines and rules following a disaster or traumatic event

Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019

This resource is part of the following toolkits

Parents, Carers and Families Toolkit

Toolkit Sections:

Community Trauma Toolkit

Toolkit Sections:

Discover more resources

Children in the short term after a disaster or traumatic event

How parents and caregivers can support children in the short term following a disaster or community trauma

Children in the long term after a disaster or traumatic event

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