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Helping Children Deal With Tragedy, Outline
In this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast, we are going discuss how to talk to children and help them deal with tragedy.  
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I am David Wright and with me is my producer Matt Fox.
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Helping Children Deal With Tragedy


Talking with Children About Tragedy in the News
•        First, find out what your child or student knows about the event. 
•        Assure the child that it is ok to talk about sad or scary events. 
•        Encourage questions, both now and in the future. 
•        Reassure the child that he or she is safe. 
•        In sharing information, be honest, but be mindful of the child's age. 
o        Early elementary school 
o        Upper elementary and early middle school 
o        Upper middle school and high school 
•        Remember that it is ok to admit that you don't have all of the answers. 
•        Be patient. 
Other important steps
•        Turn off the news.  danger. If the child does see these images, help her understand that she is far away from where the news has happened.
•        Look for "kid-friendly" sources of information. 
•        Encourage the child to express feelings and ideas through familiar activities. 
•        Talk about people who are helping. 
•        Ask the child for ideas on how to help. 
•        Keep up your routine. 
•        Stay calm.  that children may be listening to adult conversations.
•        Get close! 

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Change your thinking, change your life!
Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.  
David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT
The Motor City Hypnotist

FIND ME:
My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast
My social media links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno
Instagram: motorcityhypno
FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE
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Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review.
(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)

Change your thinking, change your life!
Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.
David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT
The Motor City Hypnotist