Supporting Kids After a School Shooting
Tips for caregivers navigating difficult conversations and decisions.
Posted June 3, 2022 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan
Our families are again living the collective trauma of seeing children murdered in their schools. During these times of deep pain, fear , and uncertainty, our spirits may feel broken, alone and fearful.
Although it takes extra effort, it is important to foster a sense of shared humanity and connection, supporting kids to grow into loving and compassionate individuals and nourishing our communities’ needs to promote healing and connection, not more fear and disconnection.
Supporting kids after shootings
As parents and caregivers, we are living our worst nightmares. As parents, we have to adjust to the risks our kids are exposed to on a daily basis, but mass shootings in schools are a risk that is extremely difficult to accept.
Here are some things to keep in mind as you navigate supporting your family:
Supporting kids transitioning back to school
For school administrators and educators
A shorter version of this post was also published in the San Antonio Express News .
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Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD, is is a board-certified adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist, specializing in family and child-serving systems.
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