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Article by Student Wellbeing Team
Unfortunately there are significant global events currently taking place. At times, it can be hard to comprehend and upsetting to read and hear about. This is particularly the case for many young people who are also experiencing compounding stress and overwhelm around COVID-19, typical teenage issues and complex family dynamics.
Constant media coverage through apps, the television, the radio and the internet can be unhealthy at such times. Although it is often helpful to be aware of the issues across the world, saturation of this can increase stress, cause a sense of hypervigilance and influence and effect the safety and wellbeing of our young people
The below resources may be helpful for parents/carers/guardians to speak to their child about these issues to reassure them and provide guidance to them during this challenging time.
Emerging Minds Video: Talking to children about natural disasters, traumatic events, or worries about the future - https://vimeo.com/394049129
Raising Children (Australian Parenting Website): Disaster News and Distressing News Events – Supporting Teenagers - https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/entertainment-technology/media/disaster-news-supporting-teens#disaster-news-distressing-news-events-and-teenagers-nav-title
Reach Out: Helping your teen deal with the stress of a natural disaster - https://parents.au.reachout.com/common-concerns/everyday-issues/things-to-try-stress/helping-your-teen-deal-with-stress-from-a-natural-disaster?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MKTG%20220316_Schools%20March%202022_Bad%20World%20News_NK&utm_content=MKTG%20220316_Schools%20March%202022_Bad%20World%20News_NK+CID_af1d0500f52fa1e285c3e690bd01b32d&utm_source=ROemailCM&utm_term=Share%20with%20parents
Australian Childhood Foundation
Our hearts and prayers go out to those suffering this war and oppression.
From the Student Wellbeing Team
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Our News // 01 April 2022
Article by Student Wellbeing Team
Unfortunately there are significant global events currently taking place. At times, it can be hard to comprehend and upsetting to read and hear about. This is particularly the case for many young people who are also experiencing compounding stress and overwhelm around COVID-19, typical teenage issues and complex family dynamics.
Constant media coverage through apps, the television, the radio and the internet can be unhealthy at such times. Although it is often helpful to be aware of the issues across the world, saturation of this can increase stress, cause a sense of hypervigilance and influence and effect the safety and wellbeing of our young people
The below resources may be helpful for parents/carers/guardians to speak to their child about these issues to reassure them and provide guidance to them during this challenging time.
Emerging Minds Video: Talking to children about natural disasters, traumatic events, or worries about the future - https://vimeo.com/394049129
Raising Children (Australian Parenting Website): Disaster News and Distressing News Events – Supporting Teenagers - https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/entertainment-technology/media/disaster-news-supporting-teens#disaster-news-distressing-news-events-and-teenagers-nav-title
Reach Out: Helping your teen deal with the stress of a natural disaster - https://parents.au.reachout.com/common-concerns/everyday-issues/things-to-try-stress/helping-your-teen-deal-with-stress-from-a-natural-disaster?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MKTG%20220316_Schools%20March%202022_Bad%20World%20News_NK&utm_content=MKTG%20220316_Schools%20March%202022_Bad%20World%20News_NK+CID_af1d0500f52fa1e285c3e690bd01b32d&utm_source=ROemailCM&utm_term=Share%20with%20parents
Australian Childhood Foundation
Our hearts and prayers go out to those suffering this war and oppression.
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