TED Talks Daily 3 steps to help kids process traumatic events | Kristen Nguyen
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Feb 17, 2023 Kristen Nguyen discusses how to support children facing traumatic events, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue. She provides three essential steps for educators to help restore safety and facilitate healing. By addressing collective traumas, she highlights the crucial role teachers play in nurturing resilience and emotional well-being. The conversation encourages parents and community builders to empower youth in processing their experiences, fostering a supportive environment for growth.
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Address Traumatic Events
- Educators have a moral imperative to address traumatic events with students.
- Silence is not an option, especially given the essential role of education.
Restore Safety
- First, restore safety and security after a traumatic event.
- Focus on basic needs before analyzing causes or assigning blame.
Teacher's Reassurance
- A teacher helped a refugee student after the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
- The teacher reassured the student about their safety and used a map to show the distance from the event.