Care for caregivers
Brief facts and tips
Parents, teachers, and other caregivers play a critical role in helping children cope with crises. Typically, crisis caregivers respond at the scene of a tragic event and are specially trained to assist victims or survivors to cope with the impact of the event. Teachers and other educators may also become crisis caregivers when the event affects children in their care.
This tip sheet offers some suggestions to help caregivers maintain their own well-being as they support the needs of children in their care. Published by the National Association of School Psychologists.
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