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Topics: Caring for yourself and familyNew
A one-page guide for grandparents on being a steady, loving presence for grandchildren and their parents after a tragedy, from following the parents' lead and giving them a break to limiting media exposure, taking care of yourself, and leaning on your own supports.
For: Grandparents
Topics: Talking with your child · Understanding reactionsNew
A one-page guide for coaches of youth teams after a community tragedy, with a short, optional team check-in, what helps at practice, what to do when a student talks to you, and when to connect a student with more support. Informed by guidance from the NCTSN and SAMHSA.
For: Coaches and teams
Topics: Going back to school · Children with extra needsNew
A one-page guide for parents, caregivers, and support teams helping a child with an intellectual disability return to school after the tragedy, with simple language, predictable routines, and a trusted adult at school.
For: Parents and caregivers · Educators and schools
Topics: Understanding reactions · Finding help
A one-page guide for parents and caregivers on how to tell whether a child's reactions after a traumatic event are part of normal adjustment or a sign to seek a mental health evaluation, with eight signs to watch for.
For: Parents and caregivers
Topics: Going back to school
A one-page guide for parents and caregivers whose child is worried about going back to school after a traumatic event, with six ways to help: talking about it, clear information, working with the school, a gradual return, keeping routines, and making time for what helps.
For: Parents and caregivers · Educators and schools
Topics: Books and reading
A one-page reading list for parents and caregivers, with ten children's books about scary events, worry, grief and resilience, the ages each suits, and a short note on each.
For: Parents and caregivers · Educators and schools
Topics: Children with extra needs
A two-page guide for parents and caregivers of autistic children and children with ADHD, learning disabilities, or sensory processing differences after a school crisis: the signs to watch for, ways to help, and when to seek professional support.
For: Parents and caregivers
Topics: Caring for yourself and family
A one-page guide for parents and caregivers about caring for themselves after a traumatic event, from noticing their own reactions and limiting media exposure to staying connected, keeping routines, and asking for help.
For: Parents and caregivers
Topics: Understanding reactions
A one-page guide for parents and caregivers. It describes the reactions that are common in the days and weeks after a traumatic event, how they can look at different ages, the signs to watch for over time, and when to reach out for more support.
For: Parents and caregivers · Grandparents · Educators and schools
Topics: Talking with your child
Eight steps for talking with children of any age after a school shooting, from finding out what your child already knows to knowing when to seek more support. Informed by guidance from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement.
For: Parents and caregivers · Grandparents
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