How to Help Children Cope
In the aftermath of a shooting or mass violence.
Responding to a Shooting or Mass Violence:
A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope National Association of School Psychologists
Coping After Mass Violence: For Teens Offers 2 page fact sheet for teens about common reactions to mass violence, as well as tips for taking care of themselves and connecting with others. National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Coping with Community Violence Together Larbi, E., Berendzen, H., Smith, D. et. al. 7/27/2022. Tips and resources for particularly for marginalized communities. SAMHSA
Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events: Coping with Mass Violence & Shootings Numerous resources. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Guidelines for Talking to Children About Terrorist Attacks and School & Community Shootings in the News (2 pages) Source: National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting American Psychological Association
In the Aftermath of a Shooting: Help your children manage distress American Psychological Association
Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Talking to Children about Community Violence ABC News, By David Fassler, M.D.
Talking to Children about Hate Crimes National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center
Talking to Children about the Shooting National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Talking to Children About a Shooting Mass General Hospital for Children
Tips for Talking to Children About the Shooting. New York Times article by Robert Abramovitz, MD.
Talking to Children About Violence National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parent & Teachers National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Kids About Tragedies (Such as Shootings and Terror Attacks) in the News “This guide offers insight and suggestions for how to handle talking to children in relation to tragic events, such as shootings and terrorist attacks, that they are likely to hear about at school and/or on the news.” Source: National Center for School Crisis & Bereavement, USC
Tips for Talking to Children About the Shooting. New York Times article by Robert Abramovitz, MD.
What Happens After a Distressing Event C&FS EAP Western New York Region
Responding to a School Shooting:
Caring for Kids After a School Shooting short video by Paramjit Joshi, MD, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. The Child Mind Institute
Guidelines for Talking to Children About Terrorist Attacks and School & Community Shootings in the News (2 pages) Source: National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
How NOT to Talk With Children About the Newtown Shooting By KJ DELL’ANTONIA, December 17, 2012 The New York Times
Talking to Children about School Shootings American Psychological Association
Tips for Adults on How to Talk with Children about Connecticut School Shooting National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Cincinnati Children'[s Hospital Medical Center
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