Some things are spooky, fun & kooky.
Some things that fright are impolite.
But some raise a bar that can open a scar.
When choosing what to display in the public-facing parts of your home or business on Halloween, consider your neighbourhood’s permanent, passing-by and/or trick-or-treating:
- War victims & refugees
- Survivors & witnesses of violence
- Accident or natural-disaster victims
- People impacted by self harm
- First responders & healthcare workers
- Anyone coping with PTSD, trauma, loss, or mental health challenges in all forms
With these community members in mind, take a moment to think about the potentially triggering effects that some of the following Halloween decor items might have:
- Gore, severed limbs/heads, exposed organs, excessive blood
- Disfigured or mortally-wounded human figures
- Hanging bodies, nooses or other suicide/self-harm symbols
- Depictions of murder, torture, suffering or execution
- Sound effects of screaming, violent distress or calls for help
When choosing what to display in the public-facing parts of your home or business on Halloween, consider your neighbourhood’s permanent, passing-by and/or trick-or-treating:
-
War victims & refugees
-
Survivors & witnesses of violence
-
Accident or natural-disaster victims
-
People impacted by self harm
-
First responders & healthcare workers
-
Anyone coping with PTSD, trauma, loss, or mental health challenges in all forms
With these community members in mind, take a moment to think about the potentially triggering effects that some of the following Halloween decor items might have:
-
Gore, severed limbs/heads, exposed organs, excessive blood
-
Disfigured or mortally-wounded human figures
-
Hanging bodies, nooses or other suicide/self-harm symbols
-
Depictions of murder, torture, suffering or execution
-
Sound effects of screaming, violent distress or calls for help
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