Some Adults Do's & Don'ts

DON'T bottle up your feelings
DO express your emotions and let your children share your grief
DON'T avoid talking about what has happened
DO take every opportunity to review the experience
DO allow yourself to be part of a group of people who care
DON'T expect the memories to go away, the feelings will stay with you for a long time to come
DON'T forget that children experience similar feelings
DO take time out to sleep, rest, think and be with your close family and friends
DO express your needs clearly and honestly to the family, friends and officials
DO try and keep your life as normal as possible after the acute grief
DO let children talk about their emotions and express themselves in games and drawings
DO send your children back to school and let them keep up with their activities
DO make sure that their teachers know what has happened
DO DRIVE MORE CAREFULLY
DO BE MORE CAREFUL AROUND THE HOME

 

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