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In light of the recent school shooting in Connecticut we would like to reference the following materials

Posted: December 14th, 2012

 

Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event - A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers - SAMSHA

 

Talking to Children about the Shooting - NCTSN

 

Tips for Parents on Media Coverage

 

Helping Young Children Heal

 

Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after Recent Shooting

 

Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting

 

Tip Sheet for Youth Talking to Journalists about the Shooting

 

Tips for Parents with Preschool Children

 

Tips for Parents with Schoolage Children

 

Additional resources may be found at the website for the National Child Traumatic Stress Network:. http://www.nctsn.org/trauma-types/terrorism

 

If your schools are looking for assistance in planning for safety precautions, responses to disaster/violence, etc, there are resources to assist school administrators: http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/school-personnel

 

 

 
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