Anniversaries of natural disasters can reignite worry and distress

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Just a week before the 5 year anniversary of the devastating Christchurch earthquake, NZ has been shaken by a 5.7 magnitude quake. While thankfully no serious injuries have been reported, such events can provide challenging for children and their families. This tip sheet offers some information on supporting children and young people through tough anniversaries: Understanding and managing anniversary reactions -natural disasters


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