Everyone will process grief and trauma in different ways, and it’s important that following a traumatic event that you talk to your children to see how they’re coping.

Some of us can find this challenging, as it can be difficult to know the right thing to say and the best way to support them.

Here are some practical resources to help you in talking to your children following a traumatic event. 

Support for your own mental health

Don’t forget to take care of your own mental health at the same time. Here are some resources you might find helpful.

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Wellbeing

  1. Health and physical care
  2. Mental health and wellbeing
    1. School social workers
    2. School psychologists
    3. National Student Wellbeing Program
    4. Trauma support resources
  3. Dealing with emergency or disaster
  4. Student behaviour
  5. Food in schools
  6. Support for carers
  7. Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey