Helping Children Cope with Unexpected Tragedy and Loss: A Trauma‑Informed Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators

Helping children cope with unexpected tragedy and loss requires a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, emotional literacy, and long-term healing. Here we’ll explore how parents, caregivers, and educators can support children through understanding brain and body responses to trauma, fostering resilience with the 4 R’s framework from Resilient Futures: Relate, Reflect, Restore, and Renew. Learn practical strategies for nurturing emotional expression, creating safe environments, and building community connections to promote sustainable healing and growth.

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