Kids

What is meant by children and adults with special needs is those who progress differently from children with a normal developmental course; It includes individuals with autism, Down syndrome, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, speech difficulties, and mental and physical disabilities.

* When it comes to the loss of a loved one, what should be considered for the communication and help that preschool children need? * Which reactions of the child should be considered normal, which reactions require psychological help? * What should be considered when making a death statement?

Today, there are sections of people who think that children will become individuals with high self-confidence when they are released. Contrary to popular belief, parents who set rules do not show less interest and love to their children, on the contrary, they make them feel safe by putting their lives in order, and they prefer to show their love in other ways. The rules set for children should be simple and understandable, but more importantly, these rules should be communicated and applied to children in a clear, concise and consistent manner. When parents behave inconsistently and unstablely, the children’s conclusion is “if the rules can be broken this time, they can be broken another time”. Boundaries also define relationships. « Who is in charge here? How far can I go? What happens if I go too far? » Children find the answers to questions such as the boundaries drawn and the rules set.

The earthquakes, which were more effective in Kahramanmaraş and 10 provinces on February 6-7, shook us all deeply. It is very important for us all to be together, to be in unity and solidarity in such difficult days. These days we adults are afraid too…

Humans are in contact with all living things around them throughout their lives. The attitude of people in their relations with other people with whom they communicate is important, in this communication process, the display of emotions, thoughts and behaviors in accordance with the rules and traditions is called moral development. Emotional and personality development of children is shaped in the period we call early childhood. Moral development, which includes the development of emotions and personality, has been the subject of many theories.

Earthquakes can cause anxiety for both children and adults. Specialist Psychologist Ezgi Dokuzlu from Anadolu Health Center stated that parents do not explain the concept of earthquake to their children at all, or that they may cause intense anxiety and stress in the child with erroneous expressions.

After the earthquake disaster, children may be exposed to news and images coming from the earthquake area. In this case, it is important to make an explanation appropriate to your child’s age and development. Care should be taken to avoid earthquake images, videos and news in the presence of children. In this process, it is valuable to make them feel that you understand their feelings and that it is normal to feel that way. Children should not be constantly exposed to negative information. people helping each other, focusing on rescued people can reduce anxiety.

Working under the Kemer Municipality Health Affairs Directorate, Psychologist Sevilay Bozkaya provides psychological first aid support to earthquake survivors who came to Kemer after the 7.7 and 7.6 earthquakes that occurred in Kahramanmaraş and were felt in 10 provinces.

Parents want to be kept away from the news, but children also face the reality of earthquakes.

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