Finding Support in the Aftermath of Tragedy

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Trauma-Informed Therapy: 

• IFC Counseling

We work with children, teens, young adults, parents, and families navigating an array of life challenges 

• Find other Local Trauma-Informed Therapists – CATCH

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Virtual Webinars & Support Groups: 

• NAMI

Grief and Loss Virtual Group – Saturdays at 10 am

• Compass Mental Health

Virtual Webinars for Parents, Teens, & Young Adults

• Willow House Support Group  

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Support From Home: 

One of our favorite books for helping children process traumatic experiences:

Once I was Very, Very Scared by Chandra Ghosh Ippen is available as a free PDF in Spanish and English. 

(In this children’s book, each animal in the story went through scary experiences, but they all reacted differently. They learn about different coping mechanisms by seeking help from safe adults in their lives.)

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National Resources:

(Full of guides on talking to your children, worksheets, individual bereavement plans, & more):

• Fred Rogers Institute

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• National Alliance for Grieving Children

• Guide for Supporting Grieving Children with Disabilities: https://dfwchild.com/how-to-comfort-a-grieving-child-with-special-needs/

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Additional lists filled with further resources: 

• Support for Highland Park Community | JCFS

• Amazing, comprehensive list put together by NorthShore Moms Highland Park Parade Tragedy Resource Doc

• Highland Park mass shooting: Resources for helping children and families cope – Chicago Sun-Times

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We hope these resources are beneficial for you and your family. If you are aware of any other resource that would make a great addition to this list, please let us know!