Helping children with traumatic separation or traumatic grief related to COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in thousands of children being separated from loved ones who require isolation and/ or hospitalization due to a loved one testing positive for COVID-19 or because of potential exposure for essential workers. For some children, the separation may result in distress or in a traumatic reaction. If a loved one dies from the virus, a child may experience traumatic grief due the sudden nature of the death and being unable to say goodbye or observe cultural or religious mourning rituals.
Click the button to the left to discover a tip sheet, created by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), designed for caregivers or other adults supporting children with traumatic separation or traumatic grief related to COVID-19. Especially in stressful times, in addition to the suggestions on the tip-sheet, all children benefit from caregivers listening to and validating their different feelings. |
Resources for Elementary StudentsClick the link above to discover resources and tips related to coronavirus, social-distancing, school closures and more to younger children
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Resources for Middle and High School StudentsClick the link above to discover resources and tips related to coronavirus, social-distancing, school closures and more to older children
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Resources For ParentsClick the link above to discover resources for parenting during the pandemic
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