Speaking with children about international conflict and war can sometimes be difficult. Children can have a lot of questions. And they may be subject to seeing distressing images and footage on television and social media. It can also be difficult for parents to understand how to talk to kids about Ukraine and other conflicts. How do I explain why these events happen? How can do I approach my child’s anxiety about Ukraine? What do parents do if they do not know information about war and conflict?
This news clip from abc KOLO 8 News features Dr. Matt B and provides methods for talking with kids about Ukraine. Thanks to reporter Freixys Casado and the KOLO 8 news team for all your great work!
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/03/03/how-talk-kids-about-ukraine-psychologist-offers-some-advice/
You may also experience anxiety, stress, or depression yourself about the invasion of Ukraine or other military conflict. Our clip on coping with the effects of war and international conflict applies to Ukraine and other conflicts. It discusses how to understand emotional effects of war and conflict and reviews research-based ways to approach that sadness, anxiety, stress, or depression.
