NCTSN Resource
Supporting Children After the U.S. Capitol Attack
Type: Fact Sheet
Provides information to parents and caregivers about how to support children after the U.S. Capitol Attack.
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Mass Violence Resources
The following resources on Mass Violence were developed by the NCTSN.
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Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) Online
Type: e-Learning Course
Aims to help survivors gain skills to manage distress and cope with post-disaster stress and adversity. This course utilizes skills-building components from mental health treatment that have been found helpful in a variety of post-trauma situations.
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Talking with your Children about Islamophobia and Hate-Based Violence
Type: Fact Sheet
Discusses Islamophobia and hate-based violence against Muslims with children. This fact sheet highlights, for parents and caregivers, strategies that can be used to facilitate effective conversations, age-specific guidelines, and actions families and communities can take before an event occurs.
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For Teens: Coping After Mass Violence
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers information for teens about common reactions to mass violence, as well as tips for taking care of themselves and connecting with others.
NCTSN Resource
College Students: Coping After the Recent Shooting
Type: Fact Sheet
Provides information for college students on how to cope afte the recent shooting. This fact sheet offers insight into what college students could be experiencing in light of the recent shooting, as well as types of reactions and what they can do for themselves.
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The Power of Parenting: How to Help Your Child After a Parent or Caregiver Dies
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers guidance around helping children cope after the death of a loved one. Information is provided about how to face new fears in the context of bereavement, how grieving caregivers can take care of their own needs...
NCTSN Resource
Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After Mass Violence Attack
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers parents guidance on helping their children after a mass violence event. This fact sheet describes common reactions children may have, how parents can help them, and self-care tips after a violent event.
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Psychological Impact of Mass Violence
Type: Fact Sheet
Provides parents and providers with information about the psychological impact of a mass violence event.
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Tip Sheet for Youth Talking to Journalists after Mass Violence
Type: Fact Sheet
Provides guidance to youth, parents, caregivers, and others who work with youth about talking to the media after a mass violence event. This fact sheet details the rights of a child or adolescent when speaking with the media, as well as the signs of a good reporter.
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Talking to Children about the Shooting
Type: Tip Sheet
Provides information on how to talk to children about mass shootings. This tip sheet describes ways to talk to children about mass violence events that involve a shooting. It gives tips about how to start the conversation, common reactions children may have, and how to seek help if needed.
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Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
Type: Tip Sheet
Lists common reactions educators might see in the students with whom they work and suggestions on how they may help after community trauma.
NCTSN Resource
Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators (in Chinese)
Type: Tip Sheet
Outlines tips for educators after a traumatic community event. This tip sheet offers ways that youth may be feeling after experiencing a large community event and how educators can support them. This is the Chinese version 創傷後為年青人提供心理支援-給教育界參考建議