Friday, December 14, 2012

Some resources for talking with children about the school shooting


12/14/2012 

Some resources for talking with children about the school shooting


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Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
From the American Psychological Association


Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do/How Parents Can Help
From the National Institute of Mental Health


Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network


Children and the News
From American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry


Coping With Unexpected Events: Depression and Trauma

SEE SECTIONHelping and Talking with Children

From the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)


Tips for Talking to Children about the Aurora Shooting
From American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry



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