If the stressor is totally unfamiliar how can an adult help the child to cope?

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When a stressor is unfamiliar to a child, adults can help by both changing the situation to eliminate or reduce the stressor (if possible) and by explaining the stressor to the child in terms they can understand. This approach helps the child to cope by reducing their immediate stress and increasing their understanding of the situation. Forcing a child to deal with a stressor alone is not a supportive coping mechanism.

If the Stressor Is Totally Unfamiliar How Can an Adult