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What should I tell my adolescent about a school shooting?

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Hayley Sherwood
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Reston Psychological Center, P.C.
www.restonpsych.com  
(703) 437-3236

Dr. Sherwood is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice at Reston Psychological Center, P.C., in Reston, Virginia.  She specializes in parenting, family, and women's issues.  She has extensive experience with clients with a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties in clinical, community, and school settings.  Dr. Sherwood received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Temple University in 2000.  She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Virginia Psychological Association, the Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Psychologists, and the National Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology.

What should I tell my adolescent about a school shooting?

 

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Host: What should I tell my adolescent about a school shooting?

Dr. Hayley Sherwood: With an adolescent after a school shooting, it is important to talk directly about the tragedy and answer questions truthfully. Let your teenager know, it is okay to express their feelings such as sadness and fear about what has happened and compassion for the students and families. Explain the distinction between being different from other students and having serious problems that lead to extreme violence. Talk with your teenager about bigger issues such as gun control and steps that can be taken to keep schools safe. Reassure your adolescent of safety and your efforts to protect him or her. 1

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