Should I encourage my child to talk about what happened after 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.

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    <p>Host: Should I encourage my child to talk about what happened after a school shooting?</p><p>Dr. Hayley Sherwood: Parents should encourage their child to talk about their concerns and express their feelings about a school shooting. Sometimes, a child or teen maybe reluctant to initiate a conversation. So you may need to check in to how he or she is feeling. If parents do not ask, a child may not tell you that he is concerned and may interpret your silence the signal that you don't care or that you don't want to talk about it.</p><p>Keep in mind that the age of your child makes a difference in how you talk about the tragedy. For instance, a young or school-age child may not understand the concept of violence, but might be able to talk with you about a child in school who has been mean to them. 1</p>

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