Following the school shooting that took place at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, we offer students, teachers, staff, family members, and the community the following resources in trying to cope with this senseless tragedy.
Mental Health Resources
- Resources for Staying Emotionally Healthy in Times of Stress
- Coping with Stress Following a Mass Shooting | Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS)
- Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting | American Psychological Association (APA)
- Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders | American Counseling Association (ACA)
Resources for Parents
- Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- Helping Children Cope with Frightening News | Child Mind Institute
- Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting | APA
- How to Talk to Children About Difficult News | APA
- How to Talk with Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting | NCTSN
- Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting | NCTSN
- Resources for Helping Youth Cope after a Mass Shooting | Youth.Gov
- Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals | CSTS
- School Shooting Resources | NCTSN
- Talking to Children About the Shooting | NCTSN
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Talking to Kids When They Need Help | APA
Additional Resources
- American Red Cross Wisconsin Region: The American Red Cross provides assistance to victims of disasters, including mass shootings. They can help with emergency financial assistance, mental health support, and other services.
- National Center for Victims of Crime: The National Center for Victims of Crime provides a range of resources and services for victims of mass violence, including crisis intervention, emotional support, and assistance with navigating the criminal justice system.
