Children

A little article about explaining the earthquake to children…

Earthquake is a natural disaster that is difficult to understand especially by children.

Sometimes it can be difficult for children to accept their sibling. It is normal for a child who lives alone with his parents and whose attention is only on him, to see his sibling as a danger. For the child, the “sibling” will share the love and attention of the parent. He may worry that his family’s love and attention will diminish. Sibling jealousy may not be experienced in the same way in every family; It may vary depending on the family and child relationship, the personality characteristics of the child and the age of the child.

Infants and children aged 0-3 cannot cognitively understand death. They feel the emptiness and absence of the deceased, the child who cannot express himself cognitively feels pain and tension in his body. When they are lost caregivers, they experience tension about not meeting their needs. Sadness, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep problems, developmental deviation, regression, increased crying are possible reactions in children in this age range. Meeting the needs of the child and having a stable caregiver can be defined as the most important help that can be given to children.

Death is one of the most difficult concepts to talk about, but on the other hand, it is an inevitable part of life. So we often have to confront and talk about this concept. From Istanbul Okan University Hospital, Department of Psychology, Dr. Ps. Tuğçe Dabağer Dilek made statements about talking to children about loss and mourning.

PEER RELATIONS IN Adolescence

Earthquakes that occur in Kahramanmaraş and affect 10 provinces cause a social trauma.

Stating that traumatic events such as earthquakes will shake children’s sense of trust, Psychiatry Specialist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Melek Gözde Luş has found that various behaviors can be seen in children and adolescents according to age group.

The tent city established by the Metropolitan in Defne, Hatay, has turned into a social life area with the contribution of public institutions and organizations, chambers, associations and NGOs.

HOW TO EXPLAIN THE EARTHQUAKE TO CHILDREN?