Resources for Dealing with Tragedy
Forma holds all the people affected by the recent Connecticut shooting in our prayers. Here is a list of resources compiled by our members to help with the grieving and healing process that will go on for a long time. Please comment with any additional resources and we will add them to this list. Articles and Resources from Forma Members and Partners Tragedy: Prayers, Guidelines and Resources from the Episcopal Church Vocation and Formation Office Talking with Children about Tragedy by Tracy Herzer and Leader Resources Episcopal Relief and Development’s article about a prayerful response to the Connecticut shooting An article and additional links from “Building Faith” by Sharon Pearson Other Articles Fred Rogers talks about Tragic Events in the News Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers from the National Association of School Psychologists Violence on Campus: Helping Your Kids Cope with Tragedy Tips for Talking to Children about the School Shooting by David Fassler from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Resources In Spanish Helping children with Scary News Photo use from Creative Common’s Flikr Gallry