We have had many parents and caregivers writing to us and asking what they can do in the aftermath of the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. So we decided to share the following articles, guides and resources:
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting
Helpful Hints for School Emergency Management: Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Students and Teachers: Listen, Protect, Connect – Model & Teach
Listen, Protect, Connect – Model and Teach Psychological First Aid for Teacher and Students
After a Loved One Dies – how children grieve and how parents and other adults can support them
School Crisis Guide: Help and Healing in a Time of Crisis
Visit the American Psychological Association (APA) for More Resources