In this episode, we sit down with Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Bryan, Dave Miers, to explore how adults can support children who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. From navigating difficult conversations to managing the impact of school shootings in the news, Dave offers practical guidance for helping kids feel safe, understood, and resilient. This episode provides thoughtful strategies for parents, educators, and caregivers facing challenging conversations with children about trauma.

References and Resources:

SAMHSA-https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/trauma-violence/trauma-informed-approaches-programs

American Psychological Association-https://www.apa.org/

Bryan Mental Health Screenings- https://www.bryanhealth.com/services/counseling-mental-health/mental-health-online-screenings/

988 Suicide Prevention Hotline

Nebraska Family Helpline- (888) 866-8660

Read for Resilience- https://child.unl.edu/read4resilience/

Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/school-shootings-database/

https://www.cnn.com/us/school-shootings-fast-facts-dg

https://doi.org/10.1177/000992282311807

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"Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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