Given their limited capacity to understand these upsetting events, young children are thought to be most at-risk for developing problems following exposure to violence. Children who witness violence deserve support, understanding, and the chance to make sense of these painful and difficult experiences in their lives. Children can do so in a supportive and safe environment with other children who have had similar experiences. This sharing and validation of a child's worries and concerns can provide an aspect of healing that is not available from other types of individual therapy or whole family intervention formats. There are 10 sessions set up with activities that preschool-age children enjoy, including making masks, puppets, drawings, reading books, and playing games.
Moms meet in a separate group to share their parenting experiences, concerns, and support.
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