theimperfetc:

Yes, but I’m going to slightly alter this question. My acronym for aftercare is SHOCK.

S: Safe. They need to feel safe. You get any scary implements out of sight, hold them, say comforting words of love and security.

H: Hydrated. They’ll almost always need a water, maybe a Gatorade, something. Always get them hydrated. Always. Trust me. Rarely will they be ready for food right away, but have a plan for that soon.

O: Open. You need to be open with them when you talk. Answer any questions you can, they’ll often ask if they did ok, if you still love them, and don’t deflect any questions, let them get all their feelings out to you and respond as openly as they can.

C: Comfort. Make sure they’re laying or sitting somewhere comfortable, often somewhere other than where the scene took place. Get them a blanket, somewhere to put their feet up…

K: Kiss. The first time they get their senses back, and the very last thing you do before you have to separate for any reason (maybe to go prepare dinner if you’re me), kiss them. And many times in between.

These aren’t necessarily in order. But hit all these points and you’ll be fine.