Tools to Talk
Recent events are going to stir up many emotions and we want you to be equipped to talk with your children. Below are some tools for you to use for these conversations.
Stress & Anxiety
STRESS & ANXIETY 72 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child Anxiety Relief Tools for Kids Big and Small Apps & Websites for Mental Wellness How to Help Children Manage Fears
Resilience & Self Esteem
RESILIENCE & SELF ESTEEM Building Resilience in Children Developing a Positive Attitude How to build your child’s self-esteem How to Raise Kids who are Comfortable in their own Skin Mindfullness
Services
SERVICES The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwestern CT Website: rtor.org – Gateway to Mental Health
Death/Grief/Loss
DEATH/GRIEF/LOSS Developmental Responses to Grief Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event How to Handle Holidays After a Death in the Family How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult
Depression/Suicide
DEPRESSION/SUICIDE Suicide and Social Media – A tipsheet for parents and providers Teens and Suicide: What Parents Should Know What to Do if You’re Worried About Suicide