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How do I know if my child needs professional help after a school shooting?

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    How to Cope with a School Shooting
    This is a very clear, concise, informative, and professional presentation. Thank you, Dr. Sherwood.

  • 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: How do I know if my child needs professional help after a school shooting?</p><p>Dr. Hayley Sherwood: Sometimes a child or adolescent can benefit by working with a therapist or counselor who can provide a safe place to work through their thoughts and feelings. Seeking professional help is a good idea if a child shows any of the following symptoms for longer than three months following a school shooting. Academic or behavioral problems at school, angry outburst, withdrawal from typical social activities or play with other children, frequent nightmares or sleep problems, physical problems such as headaches, nausea or weight gain or loss, intense anxiety or avoidance behavior, depression or feelings of hopelessness about the future, alcohol or drug use or abuse, dangerous risk taking behavior or continued worry about the event as a primary focus in life.</p><p>1</p>

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