Here is a link to the Florida School Counselor Association site with extensive resources to help students process the tragic events that continue to happen in schools. Below the link are several documents from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) that may be of help with conversations with children.
PFA Tips for Parents With Preschool Children by jenkinsbeth on Scribd
PFA Tips for Parents With Schoolage Children by jenkinsbeth on Scribd
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I was inspired to post the video below after finding this Random Acts of Kindness note on a box of cupcakes in the front office. Thank you Axson families for helping us heal and process this event.
...and a link to the video referenced in the note:
Tragedy Response Resources
As a person privileged to work with children in an elementary school, I am overwhelmed with sadness and grief at the recent events. The tragedy in Connecticut has a profound impact on our school, our nation and the world at large. Here is a list of links and articles to help parents and teachers with presenting information to children who will certainly be affected as we all are. I encourage parents to read these and other resources and have conversations with their children. Let me know how I can help.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network article on talking to children about the shooting
Click the link for an article from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Talking-to-Children-About-Violence-Tips-for-Parents-and-Teachers
Mental Health America: Helping Children Cope with Tragedy Related Anxiety
"Protecting Children During a Horrific Event" an article from a Montessori consultant
(Thanks Ms. Heather for sharing this resource.)
Click below to access DCPS Safe and Healthy Schools resources:
Link to resources from Duval Schools:An article from the American Counseling Association:
Disaster and Trauma Responses
