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Supporting children through community trauma with therapeutic storytelling

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Supporting children through community trauma with therapeutic storytelling

Supporting children through community trauma with therapeutic storytelling

Fiona Alston

May 02, 2025

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Early learning communities play a vital role in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing during times of community trauma or disruption.

Powerful and accessible way educators can help children process these experiences is through stories.

Storytelling helps children make sense of a changing world, build emotional resilience, and feel safe.

Be You offers free professional learning modules designed to strengthen educators' confidence and skills in therapeutic storytelling.

Explore the training here

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