- Published: Thursday, May 26, 2022 08:39 AM
In the wake of recent tragedies including the racially-charged shooting in Buffalo, New York and the murder of children and teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, I wanted to provide residents with resources to help navigate the stress, grief, and trauma associated with these events.
Additionally, May 25 marked the two year memorial of the death of George Floyd, whose murder reminded us of the ongoing fight for racial justice and need for true systemic change. While the fight is important, it is also important to acknowledge your mental well-being and healing. Please take some time to navigate these resources and reflect on your own mental wellness during these tough times.
- Talking to Children about the Shooting
- Helping Youth After a Community Trauma: Tips for Educators (En Español)
- Talking to Children: When Scary Things Happen (En Español)
- Talking to Teens about Violence (En Español)
- Tips for Talking to Students about Violence
- Coping After Mass Violence: For Adults
- For Teens: Coping After Mass Violence(En Español)
- Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers (En Español)
- Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers(En Español)
- Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers (En Español)
- Guiding Adults in Talking to Children about Death and Attending Services
- After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal
- Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
- Once I Was Very Very Scared – children’s book for young children
- After the Injury—website for families with injured children
- Health Care Toolbox—website for pediatric health providers working with injured children
- Pause-Reset-Nourish (PRN) to Promote Wellbeing (En Español) (for responders)
- Healing from Racial Trauma resources
