Updated: Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19

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Included are a number of resources specifically aimed at addressing the trauma associated with COVID-19 Illness, school closures, changes in routines etc.

Teaching Tolerance:  A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through Coronavirus

• Classroom Resources
• Learning Plan
• Tips for families on supporting their students at home

https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/a-trauma-informed-approach-to-teaching-through-coronavirus

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• Parent/Caregiver Guide on Coping with COVID-19
• Helping children with separation and grief

https://www.nctsn.org/

Jewish Family Services – JFS OnCall

• For Essential Personnel: Online Support Groups for Managing Anxiety & Self-Care
• Emotional Support Hotline

https://www.jfsdelaware.org/

Child Mind Institute

• Resources on supporting families through the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Telehealth Services for children and teens to speak with licensed clinicians

https://childmind.org/

National Association of School Psychologists

The National Association of School Psychologists has issued a parent resource guide for talking with your children about COVID-19. This resource is also available in multiple languages. For more information or to share with families, friends, or colleagues, access the link below.

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR2U4gbb0C9pKvHglgbnRdgSClKu8gwXJbJwXFXewnUcUa7aWfJqYZj-Nsc

 

 

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