If the subject is kept silent, the

child

will be left alone with his speculations.

This is what the specialists of the "Family Circle" Health and Development Center advise in this case.

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine writes about this. 

5 tips for parents:

  • Discuss with the child what happened, but do not tell half-truths.

Look for words to explain the prognosis for the further course of treatment.

Even if the situation is unpredictable, it will be much easier for the child if he does not go through this path alone.

  • Involve her in taking care of the person.

Care can be shown by calls, pictures, visits to the hospital.

Any wounds heal faster with love.

But before the child meets the injured person, explain what he will see.

If you have questions after your visit, discuss any concerns.

  • Explain to the child that wounds are "invisible".

Experienced traumatic events are manifested in the emotional plane, and therefore the child may feel that a loved one has changed.

Therefore, it is necessary to explain in a way that is understandable for her, what is on the person's mind right now.

  • Help adapt to change.

After the injury of a loved one, the life of the family can change a lot, but the child needs to know that his needs have not been forgotten.

Look for support from relatives, friends, in an educational institution.

  • Go forward with hope and the light of love.

When the night is darkest, the stars are brightest.

They show us the way and give us hope.

When difficulties arise, notice the kindness, love, courage of our defenders, unity.

Choose the path of love - to children, to yourself, to your family.

It is easier to overcome any challenges together.

How to support people

Our defenders are returning from the front and bringing the war home.

Earlier we wrote about how

to support the one you love

In addition, it was about how

to act after release from occupation and captivity and how to support loved ones

It

can also be very difficult to support a person who has been raped

.

The main thing is to remember what not to do and say in such a situation.

We have collected relevant advice for you. 

Read also:

  • How to properly support a person during war

  • Witness trauma: what it is and what to do if you or your loved ones have noticed its manifestations

  • 8 psychotechnicians, how not to fall into an emotional pit

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