Recovering From Floods

Recovering From Floods Credit: Fizkes

The floods have been devastating across our community.

When a flood happens in a community, it can be highly distressing for many people.

A large number of these are children who may have suffered major disruption, losses, or lived through frightening experiences. Many other children have been affected indirectly, through hearing about the floods or knowing someone who has lost their home. These can all be challenging experiences for children and adults.

These information sheets will outline some strategies you can use to help children and others recover from a flood.

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Melissa Theobald

Melissa is a mother of two boys and also an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years clinical experience working across a range of settings. Melissa started her journey working in both Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and in GP practices working with adults.

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