Name: 3 steps to help kids process traumatic events
Uploaded: 2023-02-17T15:54:55Z
Duration: 11 min 5 s
Description: What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three research-backed steps for navigating these difficult conversations, restoring a sense of safety and facilitating collective healing.

What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three research-backed steps for navigating these difficult conversations, restoring a sense of safety and facilitating collective healing.

3 steps to help kids process traumatic events

When collective crises like pandemics and violence shake communities, adults must help young people process fear and uncertainty. After George Floyd’s murder, educators realized they could not ignore students' emotional turmoil and instead met virtually to ask, 'What do we say to the kids?' Restoring safety, tending to emotions, and empowering action emerged as essential steps for healing. Addressing trauma openly not only soothes anxiety but also fosters resilience and hope in the face of upheaval.

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Kristen Nguyen: 3 steps to help kids process traumatic events