Name
Building a Trauma- and Bereavement-Informed Community in the Aftermath of a School Shooting
Date & Time
Friday, September 27, 2019, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Description
On May 18, 2018, Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas experienced its most tragic day when a school shooting resulted in the death of eight students and two teachers, with thirteen others being injured. Since that time, the Trauma and Grief Center at Texas Children's Hospital, in collaboration with school and community partners, has been providing trauma- and bereavement-informed assessment, intervention, and education within the broader Santa Fe community in an effort to foster resiliency and recovery. This presentation will explore theoretical frameworks for supporting a community following traumatic death, the interplay between grief and posttraumatic stress in youth, as well as challenges faced and lessons learned thus far.
Session Type
Breakout Session