Children’s reactions to disaster and trauma may seem very different from those of the adults around them. As a religious leader, you can guide families to resources for helping their children cope. Like adults, children need to make sense of things that happen; their families can help them to understand, and to reestablish trust, hope, and a sense of security.
This tip sheet, produced by National Disaster Interfaiths Network, is available for free here: http://www.n-din.org/ndin_resources/tipsheets_v1208/24_NDIN_TS_Children.pdf
