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What Kids Need in Times of Crisis and Uncertainty
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Contenido proporcionado por Michelle Kinder, M.Ed., LPC and Chris Kent Phelps | Produced By: Katie Worden, Michelle Kinder, LPC, and Chris Kent Phelps | Produced By: Katie Worden. Todo el contenido del podcast, incluidos episodios, gráficos y descripciones de podcast, lo carga y proporciona directamente Michelle Kinder, M.Ed., LPC and Chris Kent Phelps | Produced By: Katie Worden, Michelle Kinder, LPC, and Chris Kent Phelps | Produced By: Katie Worden o su socio de plataforma de podcast. Si cree que alguien está utilizando su trabajo protegido por derechos de autor sin su permiso, puede seguir el proceso descrito aquí https://es.player.fm/legal.
Summary
In this conversation, Michelle Kinder discusses how to support children during times of crisis, particularly in the context of natural disasters. She emphasizes the importance of self-care for adults, creating a sense of safety for children, encouraging open communication, and connecting to family values and hope. The conversation provides practical tips for parents and caregivers to help children navigate their feelings and maintain a sense of stability during uncertain times.
Takeaways
- Be gentle with yourself as the adult in this scenario.
- Your regulated nervous system is the best thing you can offer your child.
- Children can navigate a lot of uncertainty with supportive relationships.
- Monitor media exposure to protect children's nervous systems.
- Stick with and keep rituals and routines intact as much as possible.
- Check in often with reassurance, not anxiety.
- Don't minimize fear or anxiety; acknowledge feelings.
- Connect children to family values that provide guidance.
- Hope is powerful medicine during crises.
- We're all sending love and strength to those affected.
Chapters 00:00. Supporting Children in Crisis 08:05. Creating a Sense of Safety 12:06. Encouraging Open Communication 17:41. Connecting to Family Values and Hope
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