Other Resources
Resources Relating to the School Shooting in Uvalde, TX and Buffalo, NY
eBook - A Kids Books About School Shootings PDF
Child & Teen Counseling for Anxiety: Community Violence | Washburn Center
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting (apa.org)
Here’s how to talk to your child about the shooting in Uvalde (dallasnews.com)
How to talk to your kids about school shootings (msn.com)
Talking to kids about school shootings - Children's National (childrensnational.org)
How to Talk to Your Kids About School Shootings | Scholastic | Parents
Counseling and Discussion Resources for Staff and Families
Need immediate counseling? If this is an emergency, call 911. Otherwise, you can call Region Ten at any time at 434-972-1800 or 1-866-694-1605 for help or more information.
Resources for Talking with Children about Race and/or Community Violence (initially compiled by Charlottesville City Schools Counselors in August 2017)
Mental health resources:
For students: send school counselors an email to set up a time.
For staff and families: new Care Solace partnership to offer free assistance making mental health appointments. Visit https://caresolace.com/charlottesville
For staff: Employee Assistance Program — visit https://uvafeap.com/
Resources for Explaining Tragedies to Children
NBC29 article: Explaining tragedies to children (nbc29.com)
Virginia Family Therapy Instagram link: Virginia Family Therapy (@virginiafamilytherapy) • Instagram photos and videos
National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to children about violence
American Psychological Association: How to talk to children about difficult news