"Helps adults overcome difficult emotions and provide reassurance to children in the aftermath of a traumatizing event."

"While school shootings are rare, perception of risk is high. For decades schools have engaged in actions designed to prevent, prepare for, and respond to safety threats."

"Families and school personnel play a critical role in helping to reestablish a sense of normalcy and security for children after an act of violence occurs."

"Parents, teachers, and other caregivers play a critical role in helping children cope with crises, often ignoring their own needs in the process. However, caregivers must take good care of themselves so they are able to take good care of the children in their charge."

Children's book by author Margaret Holmes