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Can someone please help me with this question for my Cert 111 or guide to me through thanks.

Scenario

Its raining again

Several small communities have been devastated by floods. Many families have lost all of their belongings and have had to find temporary accommodation. One family of three was killed when their car washed into the flood waters. The youngest child Lilly (4yrs) had attended the local preschool.

The preschool building sufferered only minor damage to the carpets. However the outdoor storage shed was washed away and was the playground.

The centre has now re-opened but the playground is still roped off. The children have been talking about the floods and those who lost their homes become extremely anxious and find it difficult to separate on arrival. Several children have asked about Lilly - where is she, when will she be back, is she sick?

The carers have met the parents to discuss how to support the children and respond to their questions about Lilly.

Question

Read the scenario and suggest the strategies that could be put in place to:

(1) reassure and support children who are anxious
(2) address childrens questions about Lilly.

Hi Rita,

What a sad scenario... unfortunately things like this can happen .

(1) reassure and support children who are anxious

I suggest you read the article called "Separation Anxiety In Children" available on this site, in Resources under Children Behavior and Psychology. This article will provide strategies on how to support children through separation anxiety. Just have a read through it and you should be able to have a better understanding and an idea on how to deal with anxiety in children. You can make the necessary changes in order to answer your assignment question and to fit the scenario. Click here to read...

(2) address childrens questions about Lilly.

I am attaching a document which outlines tips and hints for both parents and teacher to help children deal with loss, death and grief. The information provided is from The National Associates of School Psychologists in America. I have had a read through it and the suggestions given are relevant and also deal with the younger age group like those within an early childhood setting. I'm sure with this info you should be able to come up with some ideas in the best way to cope with children's questions about Lilly.

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After you read through the information provided try and answer those assignment questions... post up what you believe you would do in this scenario. I will be more than happy to help you clarify or add information to your response for these questions. Don't worry even if you think your answer may be wrong or if you don't understand the question completely... we are here to help... Just let me know what you think...

Cheers ,
L.A

What a sad scenario
Made me a tad depressed ! but suppose given the recent floods it is a very good thing to have to think about from a Childcare worker's point of view

can anyone help me out with the answer to, reassure and support children who are anxious?
please

I think there is enough information for you to answer the question .... at least attempt to answer it