Dealing with Tragedy

Below are helpful resources for parents and students who may be struggling to cope with a tragedy:

• Talking To Children About Death A Brief Guide For Parents (English and Spanish)
• How Children Grieve and How Parents and Other Adults Can Support Them
• Supporting People with Disabilities Coping with Grief and Loss
• After a School Tragedy
• Recommendations for Helping Children Deal with Crises
• Taking Care of Yourself after a Crisis
• After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
• Explaining Suicide to Children
• Explicando el Suicidio a Niños y Jóvenes

If you feel your child needs additional support during this time, please contact your school counselor.

In the event of school violence:

• Discussion Guide for Parents after a School Shooting
• Guía de cómo platicar para los padres después del tiroteo en la escuela
• Reactions and Responses to School Shootings
• Psychological Impacts of School Shootings