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Supporting Children through Safety Issues
We understand that major incidents can be difficult to process for children as well as adults. Please know that our school counselors are here to help if your child shows any signs of distress. In addition, there are numerous online resources for families that offer guidance for talking with children about these challenging issues.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help families and communities. Some of these resources are provided below. Additional tip sheets and resources can be found on the organization's website.
Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting
Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Guiding Adults in Talking to Children About Death and Attending Services
Additional resources:
School Safety & Crisis, National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers, National Association of School Psychologists
How to talk to Children About Difficult News, American Psychological Association
Talking to your children about the recent spate of school shootings, American Psychological Association
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting, American Psychological Association
Helping Students in Troubling Times, American School Counselor Association
School Shootings: The Conversation You Need to Have with Your Kids, Parents