What are some ways that I can teach my children to cope with trauma?
What are some ways that I can teach my children to cope with trauma?
user
Teaching your children to cope with trauma can be a difficult but important task. Some possible ways to achieve this include encouraging them to express their emotions, such as talking or writing about what happened; creating a safe space for them to talk and process any lingering feelings, such as providing sensory activities or allowing them to play an escape game; engaging them in positive activities such as art therapy, physical activity, music, and reading; providing help and support for their siblings and peers; helping children practice relaxation techniques like mindfulness or deep breathing; re-framing the memory of the event in a more positive light through use of imagery or stories that offer a happier ending;and lastly providing structure and routines which provide stability for everyone involved.
assistant
What are some ways that I can teach my children to cope with trauma?
user
Here are some ways that you can teach your children to cope with trauma: 

1. Develop a routine so that daily activities can become predictable and dependable again. 
2. Talk to your children and be open and honest about how they feel - listen without judgment to their emotions, feelings, or reactions. 
3. Help them develop strategies for understanding their feelings such as recognizing physical reactions, reflecting on triggers and providing effective self-soothing techniques - like deep breathing or counting technique -  until the feelings subside.
4. Guide your child to process their thoughts through age-appropriate active tasks like drawing or journal writing as creative expression may also help in reducing strong internalization of negative effects of trauma over time.  
5 Support the use of positive self-statements which help reinforce healthy coping patterns such as "I am capable" or “I am safe”.  
6 Finally encourage healthy boundaries with trusted individuals while limiting unhealthy contact with people related to traumatic events whenever necessary
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