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Resources for Coping with School Shootings

In response to the tragic event in Newtown, Connecticut, we have compiled resources for educators and families to help children cope with traumatic events:

January Newsletter: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

SAMHSA's Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events: A Guide for Parents and Educators

SAMHSA's Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events Website

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Children and Grief

American Academy of Pediatrics: Resources to Help Parents, Children and Others Cope in the Aftermath of School Shootings

American Psychological Association: Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting

A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope

A Practical Guide for Crisis Response in Our Schools

Child Mind Institute: Caring for Kids After a School Shooting

Coping with Crisis—Helping Children with Special Needs

NASP: A brief PowerPoint presentation on key talking points for teachers and parents

NASP: Culturally Competent Crisis Response: Information for School Psychologists and Crisis Teams

Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers After Disasters

Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers After Disasters

Parent Tips for School-age Children After Disasters

Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents After Disasters

School Crisis Guide: Help and Healing in a Time of Crisis

Strategies for Talking with Children About News

Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Twelve Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families

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Disaster Distress Helpline

1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746

TTY for Deaf/Hearing Impaired:1-800-846-8517

Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

If you, or someone you know, is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or chat

Coping Resources

When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.

Resiliency

Children and youth who are resilient are better equipped to overcome life

Warning Signs

Children, teenagers, and adults can react to crisis situations in very different ways. When they can