Coping With Tragedy - for Families
Good Grief Resource Bibliography
Helping Traumatized Children Learn - A Parent Guide
Below are resources that can assist you in supporting children to cope with tragic news:
- Helping Children Cope With Terrorism | National Association of School Psychologists
- Recommended Books for Children Coping With Loss or Trauma | National Association of School Psychologists
- Talking With Kids About News | PBS Kids
- Tips for Talking to Children About the Shooting | New York Times
- Parent Tips for Connecticut School Shooting | National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
- Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting | APA
- Look for the Helpers | Bonnie Harris, M.S.Ed - Connective Parenting
- How to Help Children Cope With a Crisis | Save the Children
- Coping After a Disaster or Traumatic Event | SAMHSA
- Helping Young Children Cope With Trauma | American Red Cross
- School Shootings Resource Page | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Explaining the News To Our Kids | Common Sense Media
- Talking to Children About Violence | National Association of School Psychologists
- Resources for Parents Following Traumatic Events | US Department of Education
Video resources:
- Talking to your Kids about Disasters, Death, Dying and Tragic News | Dr. Bob Hilt, Director of Children's Psychiatric Emergency Services, Seattle Children's Hospital
- Connecticut School Shooting: How To Talk To Kids About the Tragedy | iVillage