After a loss, grief is the natural process of recovery. From losing a job to death of a loved one, it is important to learn how to process feelings in a health way. A panel of experts is joined by Terry Cogdon, a father whose daughter was tragically killed, as he offers insights into working through the emotions of grief (Second Opinion TV, Published October 25, 2012). Resources
- Grief and Loss
- Grief (Second Opinion-TV)
- Grief: Coping with Reminders After Loss (Mayo Clinic)
- Helping Children Cope with Loss, Death and Grief
- Support
- The Center for Grieving Children
- Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention
- Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990
- Disaster Resources for Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting (PDF)
- National Crisis Line Locator
- United States: Crisis and Suicide Prevention
- International
- The Dougy Center: National Center for Greiving Children and Families
- TLC Institute - Supporting professionals and communities with trauma-informed practices.
- Coping
- Applications
- Moniors
- Heart Rate
- PTSD Coach
- Stop Panic and Anxiety
- Stress Check
- Articles
- Community
- How communities cope with tragedy
- Children
- How to Help Your Child Deal with Tragedy (Better Parenting)
- Helping Children Regain Their Emotional Safety After a Tragedy (KidPower)
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Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals (Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress)
Talking to Children about Disasters (Am. Psychiatric Association)
- General
- Help Parents, Children and Others Cope in Aftermath of School Shootings (HealthyChildren.org)
- Reacting to the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting (American Psychological Association)
- Parents
- Tips for Parents and Teachers (National Association of School Psychologists)
- Teachers
- Coping with the Death of a Student or Staff Member (U.S. Dept. of Ed.)
- There Is No Lesson Plan For Tragedy – Teachers YOU Know What To Do (Angela Maiers)
- Workers
- Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals (Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress)
- Working with Trauma Survivors: What Workers (rescue workers, health care workers, journalists, and volunteers) Need to Know
- Community and Faith
- Counseling
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- American Psychological Association
- National Association of School Psychologists
- National Association of Social Workers
- KidsPeace.org - National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis
- Memorial Ideas and Coping Tools
- Christian Memorials
- Getting it Sorted
- Memoralization and Commemoration
- My Forever Child
- Relaxation and Sleep (MP3 Downloads, Amazon)
- Safety
- The Department of Homeland Security offers funding, training, and resources to enhance school safety
- Gavin de Becker and Associates
- Gavin De Becker Answers Questions About Child Safety
- Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane)
- Videos
- Websites (Other)
- Center for Loss and Life Transition
