I am shocked and immensely saddened by the events which took place today. As a parent and as a professional in the mental health field, I cannot fathom the profound grief and loss of those parents, teachers, first responders, and the entire community around Newtown. The ripples of that tragedy reach us here in Lane County where we live, work, and raise children of our own. Please take care of yourselves, take extra time to be with those you love, and seek assistance if you or your child needs help. The resources below may help.
Crisis Response Program can provide immediate assistance in Lane County with children, teens, or their families. The number is 1-888-989-9990 For more information on the Crisis Response Program:
CLICK HERE!
For assessment and mental health counseling for children, teens, and families contact The Child Center in Springfield, Bend, and Redmond, Oregon at 541-726-1465 For more information about The Child Center:
CLICK HERE!
Take care, Mark
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My inbox has been flooded with responses to the tragedy in Newtown CT, many of which have included resources and information for parents and professionals working with families during times of crisis. I send this out to share along with hopes and prayers for healing,
~Éowyn R Orleck,LaneKids Coordinator
eowyno@lanekids.org |
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The American Psychological Association has an excellent "cheat sheet" for
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
Click here for the link |
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Here is a resource put together by Zero To Three after 9/11 that addresses how crisis and tragedy can affect young children and how best to help them deal with the affects:
Little Listeners in an Uncertain World:
Coping strategies for you and your young child after traumatic events
Click here for the link |
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Don't forget the Parent HelpLine is an excellent local resource and can be a wonderful "voice of reason" for parents uncertain of the best way to discuss difficult topics with their children.
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The National Association of School Psychologists has a paper on
Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events
that addresses responses to trauma in older children and adults.
Click here for the link |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has assembled a collection of resources to help parents, teachers, students, and schools cope with the aftermath of school shootings. Additional resources are provided on promoting mental health, school safety and violence prevention.
Click here for the link |
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Here are some key points that may be useful to you and the parents you serve:
- Talk with and listen to your child
- Keep home a safe place
- Watch for signs of stress, fear or anxiety
- Take breaks from the news
- Take care of yourself. |
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| Don't forget that school age children can access their school counselors for dealing with stressful events. |
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The University of Minnesota has put together a well thought out guide:
Guidelines for talking to children about violence against kids.
Click here for the link |
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| Its always important for parents to ask for the support they need. 211 is a referral resource for mental health services and counselors in our area. |
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