CONTACTING CHILDREN ABOUT EARTHQUAKE
Children leaving the earthquake area after the earthquake disaster
They can be exposed to the news and images that are coming.
In this case, it is appropriate for your child’s age and development.
Making a statement is important.
‘We all live on earth. animals, forests, us
many living things together. There are many changes happening in our world.’
‘As it snows, it rains, lightning strikes, the sun
earthquake is a natural phenomenon like these. ‘
‘Like cats stretching for relief, so does our world
sometimes it stretches. In this case, the displacement of some layers
It can make us shake.’
‘These earthquakes that occur on the earth are a natural
is the formation.’
earthquake images, videos and
Care should be taken to avoid the news.
In this process, you understand their feelings and
make you feel normal
is valuable.
‘I think you heard the earthquake while we were talking and
you were worried, you were sad. All these things scared you
and it may have worried, we were sad too.
But we are with you as your mother and father
and we are ready to protect you in case of danger.
We take many precautions to be safe. Now
we are all safe.’
Uncertainty can cause anxiety in children. This
Therefore, as much as possible about food, sleep, play.
make them feel safe going about their routine lives.
it will help.
Children should not be constantly exposed to negative information.
people helping each other, people being rescued
Focusing can reduce anxiety.
Changes in your child’s mood during this process,
bedwetting, thumb sucking, anger problems, nightmares,
sleep problems etc. If you observe situations
It is helpful to get professional support.
