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.

• Talking to Children about Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism

• The Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting

• Tips for Parents on Media Coverage

• 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

• Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

• Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators

• After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal

• 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

• Helping Kids Navigate Scary News Stories, PBS