On May 24th, 2022, nineteen children and two adults were murdered in Texas during another mass shooting. We grieve this tragic loss of life and offer support and solidary to our colleagues, families, caregivers and survivors in Uvalde, Texas Veterans and others who are impacted across the nation. We are all impacted and may find ourselves struggling during these difficult times. Please consider the following resources below for support and resource dissemination.
American Psychological Association (APA)
- Has tips for managing your own distress following a mass shooting
- Suggestions on how to talk to kids about school shootings in a way that’s age appropriate and helps them feel safe again
Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families
- Offers support, resources and connection before and after a death. The website includes information for kids, teens, young adults, parents, caregivers and those supporting the grieving person. Additionally, the website includes a data base of grief support centers across the United States
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Provides resources for parents and educators to talk with children about violence
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Psychological First Aid for Schools – Field Operations Guide gives school administrators, educators, and staff practical assistance to meet immediate needs and concerns, reduce distress, and foster adaptive coping in the wake of a disaster. The manual includes in-depth information about each of the eight core actions and accompanying handouts for administrators, school staff, educators, students, and parents and caregivers.
- 1-855-4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736) to get emotional support from a trained Advocate. They are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sesame Street in Communities: Community & Gun Violence
- For children and families directly affected by violence in their own neighborhoods
Sesame Street in Communities: Helping Kids Grieve
- Coping with the death of loved one brings enormous challenges for the whole family
- Provides open-ended questions to discuss school shootings with your child
Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another.
