The wake of Hurricane Sandy has presented monumental hardships
for adults as well as younger family members across our country.
As an eyewitness to this event, NJ author, Andi Green creator of
The WorryWoo Monsters was prompted to team up with licensed
Trauma Therapist and WorryWoo Emotional Wellness Advisor, Cherie
Spehar of Smiling Spirit Pathways in Apex, NC, to create some
helpful pointers for dealing with children who have been a
bystanders of a family catastrophe. How to help a child feel
safe in the aftermath of trauma: - An emotionally overwhelming
response can continue to happen even after the initial event has
passed. Therefore, limit re-exposure for the child to the event
as best you can. This would mean trying to stay away from
television footage, news reports, computers and other ways that
a child could access the news. - Providing a sense of structure,
even in a chaotic environment can instill a sense of stability
and calm despite chaos. While your routine may be completely
changed, establishing