Traumatic Events

Tamariki (children) think deeply about things. But, they might not always have the words to explain how they feel after a trauma such as a natural disaster. Find out how you can help them and discover some resources about how to talk to kids about trauma.

A natural disaster can be upsetting for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). It's normal to have strong feelings, reactions and changes in their behaviour. Tamariki learn from their parents’ responses, as well as what they see and hear in the media.