Let's Build Their Brain

In light of recent news stories, I was reminded of a previous conversation with Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety). 

Join us in revisiting a previous episode for some suggestions about dealing with the aftermath of traumatic events..

Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics.  Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode.  Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode.  

Resources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources 

Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor 

Call 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/all-nctsn-resources

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_walletcard.pdf

Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Ghosh Ippen (Book) also available as a YouTube Video: 

http://www.viewpure.com/tXOgvchh_Lc?start=0&end=0

I Miss You (First Look At Death)  by Lesley Harker

In light of recent news stories, I was reminded of a previous conversation with Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety). 

Join us in revisiting a previous episode for some suggestions about news and traumatic events.

Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics.  Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode.  Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode.  

Resources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources 

Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor 

Call 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/all-nctsn-resources

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_walletcard.pdf

Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Ghosh Ippen (Book) also available as a YouTube Video: 

http://www.viewpure.com/tXOgvchh_Lc?start=0&end=0

I Miss You (First Look At Death)  by Lesley Harker

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