Resources for Emotional Recovery after Orlando

This past weekend, a horrific act of violence occurred in Orlando. As we figure out how to move forward, we hope that the following resources may be useful in understanding how to cope with the trauma many are experiencing.

For information around recovery after trauma:

American Psychological Association site on recovering from trauma and disasters: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recovering-disasters.aspx

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resource on coping with incidents of mass violence: http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/disaster-types/mass-violence

National Center for PTSD- Understanding PTSD Booklet: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/understanding_TX/booklet.pdf

For educators, mentors, and those who may be supporting others in their recovery:

Psychological First Aid: http://www.nctsn.org/content/psychological-first-aid 

Secondary Traumatic Stress Fact sheet from NCTSN: http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/secondary_traumatic_tress.pdf

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Pride Month Resources: http://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-pride-month