Traumatic events can have emotional impacts.
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Traumatic events of all types (including war, typhoons, terrorist attacks, gunmen in schools or work places, earthquakes, etc.) can have substantial and lasting effects on individuals of all ages. Children especially may be influenced by what they see on television or other pop culture media. Recognizing the effects of viewing such trauma and having a plan for talking about it and dealing with it are important for parents and teachers alike. The SAMHA offers some great tips for discussion here. In light of the destruction (both natural and manmade) going on in the world around us, knowing how to reach out to those affected by the destruction is an important part of our role as parents, educators and proactive adults.
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