Category Archives: Kids and Trauma

Kids and Trauma – Newstalk interview with Ciara Kelly

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Following Geoffrey Shannon's audit into An Garda Siochana's handling of removal of children from their homes in cases of emergency, I emphasise why child protection should be the government's top priority, as children rely solely on adults to keep them safe. I also discuss how parents can respond to a child who has suffered a traumatic event.

Newstalk with Dr. Ciara Kelly

Following Geoffrey Shannon's audit into An Garda Siochana's handling of removal of children from their homes in cases of emergency, I emphasise why child protection should be the government's top priority, as children rely solely on adults to keep them safe. I also discuss how parents can respond to a child who has suffered a traumatic event.

Posted by Dr. Malie Coyne on Saturday, June 3, 2017

Should we tell children about terrorism?

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Published: newstalk.com
Author: Jack Quann
Expert Opinion: Dr. Malie Coyne

“London, Paris, Berlin, Nice and Manchester – just some of the terror attacks that have hit Europe in recent times.

The Manchester attack has again catapulted terrorism to the top of the news agenda and our social media feeds.

With all the uncertainty and unpredictability, should parents be explaining terrorism to their children?”

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Top 10 Tips for Helping your Child to Cope with a Traumatic Event

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Published: alustforlife.com
Author: Dr. Malie Coyne

It is with great sadness that I write this piece on the aftermath of an event as tragic and devastating as that which occurred in Manchester Arena on Monday night. I have two young daughters of my own and no doubt they will be asking me in years to come to accompany them to one of their favourite teenage pop stars in concert. I will relish in their joy as so many parents did on Monday night watching their kids in awe of their pop idols.

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