Supporting Children Through Traumatic Events

Traumatic events can be particularly stressful for children and young people, and may have substantial impacts on their emotions and behaviour.  

The following resources may assist families during this time: 

Birdie and the flood is a flipbook story of Birdie and Mr Frog’s experience in a flood. 

Birdie’s Tree is a set of information and resources to help children and families going through natural disasters and disruptive events.  

Traumatic events: supporting autistic children and teenagers afterwards information and resources to help support autistic children at these times.

Take care

Belinda Fraser, Guidance Officer