The California wildfires have dominated recent headlines with stories of the sheer devastation, relentless firefighting efforts and devastated homeowners whose lives have changed forever.
The words and images can evoke a variety of emotions, including sadness, helplessness and anxiety, and that goes for both adults and children. For parents trying to navigate tough conversations regarding wildfires, it’s no easy task.
Here’s what strategies a licensed therapist recommends to make the discussion as seamless as possible:
