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Loss can happen a lot in a child's life - a divorce or separation in the family. A friendship or love that ends. The death of a loved one or beloved pet. A favorite teacher leaving. It can even be a big disappointment that results in losing something important.
Some of those losses can be traumatic, such as unexpected death of a family member or incarceration of a loved one. Children also my experience additional traumatic events such as abuse, neglect or seeing something terrible. Children going through trauma or loss may need extra help working though those experiences.
While loss, grief and trauma affect kids in many different ways, there are things that you can do to help them cope. We can help you talk with them about their experiences, as well as ideas on how to respond and some coping strategies that may help.
Grief
Helping Children Grieve a Death
Supporting Children Through Loss or Change
Processing Grief with Kids
Helping Children Cope with Divorce and Separation
Trauma
Helping Kids Cope with Trauma
- Many children experience or witness scary events that upset them, called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
- While ACEs are linked to increased risks for children, there are signs of when to get help from a mental health professional.
- Caregivers can help children after traumatic events by getting back into routines, talking with kids about their feelings, answering their questions and offering support.
Protective Factors Help Your Child’s Mental Health
- You can boost a child’s mental well-being by sheltering them from negative experiences with protective factors!
- Protective factors are good for mental health as they protect from risk factors such as bullying and can help to build resilience.
- Caregivers can increase a child’s protective factors by increasing the positive relationships in their lives –find out how!
Understanding ACEs and PACEs
- Traumatic events that happen to a child can impact them for the rest of their life. These traumatic events are called adverse childhood experiences.
- More than 60% of adults report at least one ACE during their childhood. Women and some minoritized groups are more likely to experience 4 or more ACEs.
Helping Kids After Violent Events
Helping Children Affected By Natural Disasters
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