How to talk to our children about the Arapahoe HS shooting

“Pray for the innocent children & others...our precious brothers & sisters affected by the Arapahoe HS shooting.  Wrap your arms around these families, and give them strength as they & we mourn this terrible tragedy.”

"Hug your loved ones, share kindness & respect to fellow humanity. Cherish shared moments and time...which are precious, fragile, fleeting."

"When the elderly die, the past dies; when children die, the future dies."

 

Following was shared after Connecticut shooting:

"We have assembled a brief listing of excellent resources you can use to help in your efforts to talk with you and families about the shooting.  Special thank to the following people for rallying quickly and consulting with expert to identify a few key resource.  (There are a multitude of resources available but we think at this point in time, less is more.)

Our gratitude to Alfredo Aguirre, Director of Mental Health Services, San Diego County & Network Advisory Council Member, Wayne Lindstrom, President & CEO, Mental Health America, and Robert Abramovitz, Co-Director National Center for Social Work, Trauma Education and Workforce Development, Hunter College."

Review the resources and download what is most applicable to your needs

Scott Bryant-Comstock

President &CEO

Children’s Mental Health Network


"Someone remembers,
Someone cares,
Your name is remembered
In someone's prayers."

David Gaadt