Talking to Kids about Wildfires and Extreme Weather | CASA on Global News Morning

It can feel like a frightening environmental event unfolds every week here in Alberta. As adults, we can regulate our feelings of stress and worry – but how are our kids coping? CASA Clinical Manager Chelsea Ohlmann joined Global to give tips on how to talk them through these events in age-appropriate and supportive ways.

Watch the segment here.

Watch CASA on Global News Morning Edmonton at 7:20 on the first Thursday of every month. Each “Your Mental Health” segment features a specialist from CASA talking about relevant mental health topics to children and families in our community.

For A Child In Immediate Crisis

If your child is in physical danger or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

If your child is in crisis, dial the Edmonton distress line at 780-482-4357 for immediate assistance.

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