When talking to your child or Little Sister, it can help to:
- Practice active listening, one-on-one focused attention.
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Provide limited, factual information as needed. Depending on the age and maturity of your Little Sister, she may have a limited understanding of events.
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Ask her what she needs to feel safe.
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Encourage her to take breaks and practice self-care.
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Share examples with options of self-care, such as rest, breathing exercises, physical activity, or meditation
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Normalize how hard it is to process the information, images, and videos.
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Offer alternative trusted adults they can talk to as well.
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Thank them for sharing with you.
Additional resources to help facilitate these conversations:
