River of Emotions

"From the Canterbury quakes to Asia-Pacific events and the Covid years in New Zealand, the book offers fresh insights into how children and young people experience and make sense of traumatic events. Two key strands run through the book. The first, for parents, educators, and youth workers, explores how children and young people respond to disaster - with vulnerability, but also courage, creativity, and humour. There is also advice for adults who find themselves supporting children and young people when disaster hits. The second strand, aimed at researchers, details how to study childrens emotional expression through words, actions, and art, offering practical guidance for conducting research in both ordinary and extra-ordinary times"--Back cover.