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Talking to Kids about Gun Violence

April 20, 2021 8:00 pm EDT/EST

About this Discussion

Talking to Kids about Gun Violence explores ways you can help your kids deal with violent events like war and school shootings. Our most important suggestion is to manage what kids are seeing and hearing (online, tv, social media, YouTube videos, TikTok, video games, radio, etc). Even when kids seem engrossed in activities, they are picking up on what is going on around them. Each time young children see an image of a violent act, they believe it is happening at that moment, even if it is the same image shown over and and over again. Watch or just listen to this important previously-recorded discussion.

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After this discussion, you will be able to:

  • Learn how to discuss gun violence in a way that aligns with your child’s age and maturity.
  • Develop strategies to help children process emotions and feel safe in their environments.
  • Teach children practical safety measures and encourage open, thoughtful conversations.

 

 

 

Meet your Instructors

Ruth Freeman

Mental Health, School Age, Relationships,

LCSW

Amy Alamar

School, Teens, Relationships,

EdD

Bradford Wiles

Teens, Relationships, Technology,

PhD

Topics

  • anxiety
  • emotions
  • guns
  • news
  • questions
  • school shootings
  • shooting
  • social media
  • stress
  • video games
  • videos

Age Category

  • All, Mental Health
  • School Age
  • School Educator
  • Teens & Young Adults
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