Tragedies such as the August 21 school shooting and the July 27 church shooting in Knoxville can have a profound impact on children and adults alike. Whether or not you were at the school or the church during the shootings, you or your family members may be experiencing different feelings of fear, stress or grief.

Even the August 20 plane crash in Spain that resulted in numerous deaths (including many children) and other world events can leave children with fears they don’t understand.

Here are some articles to read to help you and your family deal with this local tragedy:

For Parents:

• School violence and the news
• Helping kids deal with bullies
• Teaching kids not to bully
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Childhood Stress
• Anxiety, Fears and Phobias
• Helping Kids Handle Worry
• How to Talk to Your Child About the News

For Teens:

• Should you worry about school violence?
• Dealing with bullying
• Someone at school has a weapon. What should I do?
• Death and Grief
• Depression
• Stress
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Dealing with Grief: Molly’s Story
• 5 Ways to Deal with Anxiety

For Kids:

• Dealing with bullies
• Being Afraid
• Why Am I So Sad?
• Talking About Your Feelings
• When Somebody Dies
• Terrorism

COMO TRATAR CON UNA TRAGEDIA, En Español

Para Padres:

• Su hijo y los niños agresores (“bullies”) en la escuela
• Ansiedad, miedos y fobias

Para niños:

• Enfrentándose con peleones
• El miedo
• ¿Por qué estoy tan trieste?
• Hablar sobre los sentimientos
• Cuando alguien muere

Para adolescentes:

• La muerte y el duelo
• Depresión
• La tension emociónal (estrés)
• Cinco formas de plantarle cara a la ansiedad
• Como reacciónar ante la intimidación