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A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story For Children Who Have Witnessed Violence Or Trauma
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This Gently Told And Tenderly Illustrated Story Is For Children Who Have Witnessed Any Kind Of Violent Or Traumatic Episode, Including Physical Abuse, School Or Gang Violence, Accidents, Homicide, Suicide, And Natural Disasters Such As Floods Or Fire.Sherman Smith Saw The Most Terrible Thing Happen. At First He Tried To Forget About It, But Soon Something Inside Him Started To Bother Him. He Felt Nervous For No Reason. Sometimes His Stomach Hurt. He Had Bad Dreams. And He Started To Feel Angry And Do Mean Things, Which Got Him In Trouble. Then He Met Ms. Maple, Who Helped Him Talk About The Terrible Thing That He Had Tried To Forget. Now Sherman Is Feeling Much Better.Children Who Have Witnessed Violence Or Other Traumatic Incidents Are At Surprisingly Greater Risk For Committing Violence In The Future Than Are Children Who Have Actually Been Involved In Such Events. The Event Might Be A Car Accident, Domestic Or School Violence, Suicide, Or A Natural Disaster Such As A Tornado, Flood, Or Fire. Regardless Of The Type Of Incident, Child Witnesses Often React By Trying To Forget Or Ignore The Experience. When Their Feelings Are Pushed Underground In This Manner, These Children May Begin To Feel Bad In Ways They Don'T Understand And Become Angry As A Result Of Feeling Bad. It Is This Anger That Can Give Way To Violence. Caring Adults Can Make All The Difference By Helping Children Talk About And Understand The Experience. An Afterword By Sasha J. Mudlaff Written For Parents And Other Caregivers Offers Extensive Suggestions For Helping Traumatized Children, Including A List Of Other Sources That Focus On Specific Events.
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- Q: What age group is 'A Terrible Thing Happened' suitable for? A: This book is suitable for children ages 4 to 8, helping them understand and process experiences related to violence or trauma.
- Q: What types of trauma does the book address? A: The book addresses various types of trauma, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, 'A Terrible Thing Happened' features tender illustrations that complement the story and help convey its emotional messages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Margaret M. Holmes, who specializes in writing for children's understanding of complex emotions.
- Q: What is the main message of the book? A: The main message is to help children articulate their feelings and experiences related to trauma, showing that it's okay to talk about difficult subjects.
- Q: Does the book provide guidance for parents? A: Yes, it includes an afterword by Sasha J. Mudlaff offering suggestions for parents and caregivers on helping children cope with trauma.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 32 pages, making it a concise read for young children.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a hardcover, which provides durability for frequent handling by young readers.
- Q: When was 'A Terrible Thing Happened' published? A: The book was published on June 17, 2020.
- Q: Can this book be used in educational settings? A: Yes, it can be used in schools and therapy settings to help children discuss and process their feelings about traumatic events.