Tsunami Disaster - Psychosocial Care for Children [PDF] - Nimhans

¨ Children develop understandingChildren have an opportunity to learn in a group without feeling threatened by their ownpersonal fears. Children learn by listening to experiences of other children on how they copedindividually in a particular situation. They also watch how other children behave in a group, andmodify their own behavior accordingly. All these help them to enhance their own understanding ofsituations and issues and help them adopt more healthy ways of behaving and coping. Throughgroup work they learn how to reach out to others who require support as well as seek for helpwhen they require. Peer relationships are sources of support for children as they reduce feelings ofisolation.ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE USED TO HELP CHILDRENDEVELOP UNDERSTANDINGS.No.ActivityCan be used to1. Question bag or box Answer their queries and concerns2. Misinterpretations How something can be hurtful because of howwe look at it3. When I felt hurt What helps them cope with situations4. Opposing emotions How to move from negative to positive emotions5. Happy memories We need to move on in life6. Story sessions Cover various issues in a non-threatening manner7. What would you do Help them to reflect upon various possible solutions8. Lifelines Discover the kinds of ups and downs they have beenthrough; what they remember about their lives most9. Learning new things Help to develop new healthy behaviour without beingpreachy10. My time Help them to make more constructive use of their timeTOT INFORMATION MANUAL - 1 43