National Disaster Management Authority

Give the victims time to heal. Allow the victims to mourn over the losses they have experienced.

Ask for support from people who care about the victims and who will listen and empathise with their situation

Group discussion can help people realise that they are not alone and that other individuals in the same circumstances often have similar reaction and emotion

Engage in healthy conversations to enhance victims’ ability to cope with excessive stress

Establish or re-establish routines

Provide emotional support

Provide a playful atmosphere to help relieve tension

Encourage older children to speak with small children and share their thoughts and feelings

Make use of interviewers for other people who speak the child’s language and understand his/her culture