Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are posting information and attachments below from Maureen Brogan, the coordinator of the Statewide Traumatic Loss Coalition of New Jersey. We hope you find this helpful in dealing with the recent traumatic events in Las Vegas.
Sincerely,
Joe Beltramba
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Message From Maureen Brogan:
Many of you, myself included woke up to a beautiful crisp autumn like morning, a morning that just makes you feel good to be alive. You may have turned on the news to check to see if this weather would continue. It is at this point, you may have heard of the shooting last night where a gunman took the lives of 50 people and injured at least 200, apparently the most deadly shooting in US history. On Sunday, October 1st, a gunman opened fire on concert goers at the Route 91 Country Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip according to CNN news.
Attached please find resources on how to talk to children and some resources for trusted adults. The Traumatic Loss Coalition websites also include information which may be helpful but keys things to remember are:
- Start to Conversation (ask your child what they have heard )
- Make sure you have accurate information
- Encourage children to ask questions from a trusted adult
- Limit media exposure
- Be a positive role model
http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/tlc/guidelines/index.html
https://tlc4teens.org/
Thank you for being the helpers in this world. Thank you for helping to support or young people in these challenging times.
Be well,
Maureen
Maureen A. Brogan, LPC, DRCC
Statewide Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator
