Suitable for 2-15 years: Traumatic events: first response to help children and teenagers
How traumatic events affect children and teenagers
Traumatic events are sudden, unexpected and shocking experiences that make children feel scared, distressed or overwhelmed. These events might include bushfires, car accidents, or the sight of someone who’s badly hurt.
Children can react in various ways to these experiences. The way they react depends on things like:
- how old they are
- whether they’ve had traumatic experiences in the past
- how they’ve reacted to past traumatic experiences
- what kind of support they get from family, friends and school, and when they get it.
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