Community Trauma Toolkit
November 26th, 2019
With the current fire situation in NSW, natural disasters
can be difficult events for families to navigate, particularly when there are
children involved.
The Community Trauma Toolkit, from Emerging Minds, contains
resources to help and support adults and children before, during, and after a
disaster or traumatic event. It will help you understand some of the impacts of
disaster and how you can help lessen these impacts.
Emergencies and disasters are extremely stressful and it is normal to feel overwhelmed. Children, even infants, can also be affected. They depend on the adults around them for safety and security, and will need reassurance, care, and opportunities to share their feelings. These resources provide a starting point for you to help children navigate the different stages of a disaster.