Community Resources: When Safety Plans Trigger Stress

Community Resources: When Safety Plans Trigger Stress

Summer is a good time for families to engage in conversations about avoiding dangerous situations and being prepared to react calmly and safely in emergency situations. It's also a chance for parents to talk with their kids about safety protocols at school. Here are some tips you can share to encourage families to have productive and caring conversations.

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Real Talk: How to help teens process emotions related to safety preparedness

Vamos a Charlar: Cómo ayudar a los adolescentes a procesar las emociones sobre la preparación para la seguridad

Ask About Past Experiences

“How have drills gone for you in the past?”

Encourage your teen to share their experiences. They may not know how to bring it up themselves.

Pregunta acerca de experiencias pasadas

“¿Cómo te ha ido en los simulacros anteriores?”

Alienta a tu hijo adolescente a compartir sus experiencias. Puede que ellos no sepan cómo hablar del tema por sí mismos.

Reassure Their Feelings

“Your feelings are valid.”

Whether they find drills overwhelming or think they’re easy, acknowledge and validate their emotions.

Apoya sus sentimientos

“Tus sentimientos son válidos”.

Ya sea que los simulacros les parezcan abrumadores o los consideren fáciles, acepta y valida sus emociones.

Create a Safe Space for Concerns

“Let’s talk about your thoughts and feelings.”

If they express worry or anxiety about future or recent drills, listen and provide a comforting environment. Ask if they want advice or just need to be heard.

Crea un espacio seguro para sus preocupaciones

“Hablemos de tus pensamientos y sentimientos”.

Si expresan preocupación o ansiedad sobre simulacros futuros o recientes, escucha y ofrece un ambiente acogedor. Pregunta si desean un consejo o si sólo necesitan ser escuchados.

Address School Concerns

“Let’s discuss your concerns with the school.”

If they have issues with how drills are conducted, consider talking to the school. Emphasize expert recommendations for calm and reassuring drills focusing on safety without causing panic.

Abordar las preocupaciones sobre la escuela

“Hablemos de tus preocupaciones con la escuela”.

Si tienen problemas con la forma en que se realizan los simulacros, considera la posibilidad de hablar con la escuela. Haz hincapié en las recomendaciones de los expertos para realizar simulacros tranquilos y reconfortantes centrados en la seguridad sin provocar el pánico.

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