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CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA

FAMILY

Family can support each other to cope through this stressful time.

Here are a couple of things that you can do:

• Check-in with more distant family members regularly. Use FaceTime, Google Hangouts, Zoom,

WhatsApp or other tools to visibly connect.
• Host virtual activities when possible, such as, lunch, games and services.

• Seek spiritual help or professional counseling for support of family members who appear to
not be coping.

• Observe changes in your children’s behaviors (see The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Guide, page 28).

• Provide home schooling routines for kids (See Tips + Resources for Parents Teaching their
Kids from Home, page 33).

• Have a list of resources and emergency contacts, to include teachers, local public health

department, family, friends, neighbors, and other community resources.
• Pets can be a source of comfort, however during this time try to avoid having contact when sick.

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