Encouraging Family Communication After a Disaster

Good family communication is necessary to effectively work together to prevent or respond to crises. This fact sheet offers ways of developing communication skills that help families not only to survive crises, but also to improve their daily lives. It provides helpful ways to think about communication, explains why family communication is sometimes difficult, and shows how family members of all ages can increase their well-being through family meetings by applying simple rules for good communication.

Read the entire series on promoting health and well-being of families during difficult times.

• Supporting Families Following a Disaster
• Promoting a Family's Physical and Mental Health and Well-Being
• Understanding the Impact of Disasters on the Lives of Children and Youth
• Supporting Children and Youth Following a Disaster
• Stress Management After a Disaster
• Encouraging Family Communication After a Disaster
• Managing Conflict Following a Disaster
• Understanding Depression Following a Disaster
• Family Financial Management: Planning for the Future
• Family Financial Management: Interventions Following a Disaster