In the wake of the recent school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, many children, families, and therapists are navigating overwhelming grief, fear, and uncertainty. No child, family, or therapist should feel alone in the aftermath of school violence. We’ve gathered these resources to help you find support, direction, and connection as you provide care to children impacted by this tragedy.

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Therapist Online Resources: 

National Child Traumatic Stress Network: School Shooting Resources

American School Counselors Association: Helping Students After A School Shooting 

American Psychological Association: Resources for Coping With Shootings 

University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention: Resources for Communities After A School Shooting 

Sesame Street Resources for Community Violence 

Sesame Street YouTube Video Community and Gun Violence 

Sesame Street Tips For Talking to Kids About Traumatic Events 

YouTube Video: A Kids Book About School Shootings by Crystal Woodman Miller 

YouTube Vide: Please Pay Attention by Jamie Sunner (5th grade and up) 

Child Mind Institute: How To Talk To Children About School Shootings 

Child Mind Institute: Caring For Kids After A School Shooting

Child Mind Institute: Helping Children Cope With Frightening News 

National Association of School Psychologists: School Violence Resources 

Yale Medicine: How To Talk To Kids About School Shootings