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Trauma and children – tips for parents and carers
Help your child recover from distressing experiences like car accidents, natural disasters, sudden illness, or violence. Children often look to parents and carers for emotional guidance, so how you manage the situation and respond to their feelings is crucial.
This resource offers tips on talking to your child about their experiences in an age-appropriate way and emphasises the importance of seeking professional help when needed. Start with your family GP for support.
Explore the full fact sheet for practical advice.
- Organisation:
- Victorian Department of Health
- Topic:
- Mental health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- July 2025
- Last reviewed:
- August 2025
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