We're in this together
The purpose of this event is to provide support and resources to those affected by the shooting at the Greenwood Park Mall.
Christine has over 30 years experience providing therapy in a variety of settings, including treating anxiety/panic disorders, and abuse/trauma/PTSD, and has provided support in previous mass disaster events such as the Richmond Hills explosion and the State Fair stage collapse.
There is no charge for this event, but we ask that you pre-register by clicking here so that we can ensure we have enough space.
No barista service will be available during the event so that Coffeehouse Five staff may also participate. Free brewed coffee and water will be provided.
Christine has over 30 years experience providing therapy in a variety of settings, including treating anxiety/panic disorders, and abuse/trauma/PTSD, and has provided support in previous mass disaster events such as the Richmond Hills explosion and the State Fair stage collapse.
There is no charge for this event, but we ask that you pre-register by clicking here so that we can ensure we have enough space.
No barista service will be available during the event so that Coffeehouse Five staff may also participate. Free brewed coffee and water will be provided.
Resources
The recent shooting at Greenwood Park Mall in Greenwood, Indiana, has evoked a range of emotions and concerns of safety across the United States. In response to this event, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help children, families, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together. These resources include:
Psychological First Aid
The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA; En Español). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. PFA Mobile and the PFA Wallet Card (En Español) provide a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. PFA Handouts include:
From the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center
From the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University
Disaster Helpline
SAMHSA has a Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.
Additional Resources
For those that are needing technical assistance or additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Melissa Brymer at [email protected].
- Coping After Mass Violence
- For Teens: Coping After Mass Violence (En Español)
- Assisting Parents/Caregivers in Coping with Collective Traumas
- Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After Mass Violence
- Talking to Children about Mass Violence
- Talking to Children: When Scary Things Happen (En Espanol)
- Talking to Teens when Violence Happens (En Espanol)
- Creating Supportive Environments When Scary Things Happen (En Espanol)
- Psychological Impact of Mass Violence
- Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers (En Español)
- Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers (En Español)
- Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers (En Español)
- After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal (En Español)
- Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event (En Español)
- Once I Was Very Very Scared – children’s book for young children
- Health Care Toolbox--website for pediatric health providers working with injured children
- After the Injury--website for families with injured children
- Pause-Reset-Nourish (PRN) to Promote Wellbeing (En Español) (for responders)
Psychological First Aid
The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA; En Español). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. PFA Mobile and the PFA Wallet Card (En Español) provide a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. PFA Handouts include:
- Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers (En Español)
- Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers (En Español)
- Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children (En Español)
- Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents (En Español)
- Tips for Adults (En Español)
From the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center
- Transcend (mobile app to assist with recovery after mass violence)
- Rebuild your Community: Resources for Community Leaders
- Media Guidelines for Homicide Family Survivors
- Timeline of Activities to Promote Mental Health Recovery
- Self-Help: Resources for Survivors
- E-learning Courses: Trainings for Clinicians
- Resources for Victim Assistance Professionals
From the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University
- Grief Leadership: Leadership in the Wake of Tragedy
- Leadership Communication: Anticipating and Responding to Stressful Events
- Coping with Stress Following a Mass Shooting
Disaster Helpline
SAMHSA has a Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.
Additional Resources
For those that are needing technical assistance or additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Melissa Brymer at [email protected].