For anyone who works in schools or agencies or with families or may need for your own family, I am sharing these resources which maybe helpful to you in your work or needs.
Best,
Dre
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/
Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/
Helpful Hints for School Emergency Management:
Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Students and Teachers: Listen, Protect, Connect – Model & Teach
http://rems.ed.gov/docs/HH_
Listen, Protect, Connect – Model and Teach
Psychological First Aid for Teacher and Students
http://www.ready.gov/sites/
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
http://www.neahin.org/
Here is the APA resources that were just posted on their website
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