Talking to kids after terrorism and violent events
Emerging Minds, Australia
This resource discusses how to approach speaking with children after a man-made disaster such as a terror attack or an act of mass violence.
This resource is part of the following toolkits
Discover more resources
-
A Terrible Thing Happened: A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma
Margaret M. HolmesThis gently told and tenderly illustrated story is for children (4-8 year olds) who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic behaviour, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. -
Children in the short term after a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsThis video discusses some of the ways children might feel and behave in the short-term after a disaster. -
Children’s meaning-making in relation to a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsThis video discusses how each child will have a different experience of and response to a disaster.