Resources to help navigate trauma

In the wake of recent tragedies including the mass shooting fueled by white supremacy 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 to eradicate systemic racism and need to enact transformational policy. While action is necessary, it is also important to acknowledge your mental well-being and healing. We offer these resources to assist with managing your and your loved ones mental wellness during these especially difficult times. We welcome any additional resources.

• 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