Terror acts have taken place in several countries recently, and the media attention they generate means that children are more exposed to hearing about terrorism than ever before. Using simple language suited to children aged 7+, this book is designed for an adult to read along with a child to help ease their misunderstanding and fear.
The authors, who are child psychologists, tackle a broad range of important but difficult questions with consideration, including: Why do some people and groups use terrorism? What are adults doing to prevent societies being hurt by terrorism? And what can we do when we feel worried and afraid?
An honest and helpful guide to talking about terrorism with children aged 7+, this reassuring book helps adults address children’s questions and concerns, in a society where children are unfortunately increasingly aware to it.
Table of Content
Foreword; PART 1: For Children; 1.What is terror and terrorism?; 2. What is new today?; 3. How can you better understand?; 4. The risk of being involved in a terrorist attack; 5. What can be done to reduce the risk of a terrorist attack?; 6. What can you do if you become worried or afraid?; 7. Do adults get afraid?; PART 2: For Parents; 8. Terror and children; 9. Why is it important to talk to children?; 10. Need to understand – providing pegs; 11. How to break news; 12. Need comforting and calming; 13. Calm parental behaviour produces calm children; 14. Approaching conversations; 15. Using your antennas; 16. Finding ways of explaining; 17. What can you say about terror, terrorism, and terrorists?; 18. About wrong thoughts and the mind’s cleaning machine; 19. Age appropriate conversations; 20. Keep a tab on their media intake; 21. Admitting own worries; 22. Prepare them for action?; 23. Build on their compassion; 24. Summing up: Ten tips on talking to children
About the author
Dr Atle Dyregrov is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Center for Crisis Psychology in Bergen, Norway, which he founded with a colleague in 1988. He is a member of the executive board of The Children and War Foundation and a founding member of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Dr Dyregrov is the author of numerous publications, journal articles, and books.
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