Supporting Children and Teenagers After the Crans-Montana Fire: A Grounded, Compassionate Guide for Parents
Many may feel helpless and confused how to support their family members. Reflecting from the psychological therapy framework called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) perspective, the following ideas are offered here as a reassurance: there is no “right” way for children and teenagers to respond to a frightening event. What matters most is how safe and understood they feel in the days and weeks that follow.