Spencer, Iowa — War is a difficult subject to talk about, and especially difficult with children.
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health will be hosting free virtual training on how to approach the conversation about war with children. Seasons Center officials tell us the training will be held on Tuesday, May 10th from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Seasons Center experts say that when conflict or war makes the headlines, it can cause feelings of fear, anger, sadness, and anxiety. Children look to parents, caregivers, and the adults in their lives for safety and security – even more so in times of crisis. They tell us the training will provide skills, strategies, and tips on how to answer questions and talk about war with children.
Seasons Center’s Veterans Specialist, Nikki Orr, PsyD, will lead the training and provide insights on how to help kids navigate these uncertain times. Nikki is a combat veteran of Desert Storm with two tours in Iraq who retired from the military in November 2019 after 30 years of service. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Psychology, with a specialization in Criminalistics and Justice Studies, and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. She has extensive experience working with veterans, military families, adolescents, and children.
Online registration can be found at https://bit.ly/3LgJPd8. Registration links can also be found on the Events page of the Seasons Center website (www.seasonscenter.org) or on the Seasons Center Facebook Events page.
