Description: An accessible and straightforward book explaining terrorism to children age 7+. Designed to be read by an adult to a child, it reassures and alleviates worries children might have after media exposure on this topic. Written by internationally renowned child psychologists, it also includes advice for adults to provide open, honest guidance.
Brief description: Dr Atle Dyregrov is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Center for Crisis Psychology in Bergen, Norway, which he founded with a colleague in 1988. He is a member of the executive board of The Children and War Foundation and a founding member of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Dr Dyregrov is the author of numerous publications, journal articles, and books.
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The authors do an excellent job transforming scary concepts into clear and candid explanations so they are much less frightening to children. A section for children provides practical coping skills to manage worries of dramatic news. Another section equips teachers, parents and other adults to answer tough questions while providing
much needed reassurance.