A Place for You
A video with a song full of “mantras” that children can sing to themselves.
Together, watch the video. Ask children why they thought Karli got so upset about the placemat. What did it mean to her to not have “a place at the table”? Consider making some personalized placemats like Karli’s “for-now parents,” Dalia and Clem, did.
The song is full of “mantras” children can sing to themselves once they’ve heard the song a few times. Here are some other things to consider telling children frequently:
- I’m glad you’re here.
- You’re important.
- You’re not alone.
- I’m listening.
- All of your feelings are okay. I can help you talk about them (or find words to express feelings and emotions in other ways) so they don’t feel so big.
- The sad or scary things that happened within your birth family are not your fault.
- It’s okay to love your birth parents, no matter what.
- I see what you’re dealing with, and I believe that things will get better for you.
- I know you have gone through lots of changes. Everything is always changing, nothing stays the same and some changes can be good.
- You can ask me questions; I will answer them as well as I can.
- I can help you learn ways to help yourself feel a little better.
Coping with the Trauma of Resettling (Dari)
Children and adults can learn coping strategies and resilience-building techniques to help lessen the effects of traumatic experiences.
Coping with the Trauma of Resettling (Pashto)
Children and adults can learn coping strategies and resilience-building techniques to help lessen the effects of traumatic experiences.
A Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement
Your caring presence, paired with playful learning activities, can help families gain important skills to help them as they settle in to their new or for-now home. This guide includes information and activities to help you offer comfort and facilitate learning in the families you work with.
Rhythms of Resilience
An interactive course that helps providers and caring community members introduce resilience-building practices to young children and families affected by crisis.
An Introduction to ‘Welcome Sesame’
Follow along for an introduction to resources designed to support families experiencing displacement or resettlement as a result of crisis.
Supporting Resettling Children and Families in the U.S.
Welcoming Others
Explore ways you can support newcomer families in your community.
