School Shootings and Mom Anxiety
- Dr. Katie
- Feb 18, 2018
- 2 min read
Today I had the privilege of being a part of a Q & A session on Facebook Live for Happy Mama Wellness regarding school shootings and mom anxiety. Happy Mama Wellness is an online Facebook community, organized by an amazing coach and mom who helps mamas prepare for childbirth and child rearing! Lynn is absolute sweetheart and a wealth of knowledge!
Lynn originally asked me to speak to her group because so many of her mamas where experiencing extreme anxiety about dropping their kids off at school and worrying about their children's safety. They were also looking for some tips and techniques on how to combat or control this anxiety.
In the video, I discuss ways to talk about school shootings and violence with your children. I also discuss 2 specific techniques to help you overcome your anxiety when you're feeling anxious about sending your children to school in the wake of these horrific incidences or anytime you are feeling anxious or panicked.
After speaking with the group, I thought it would be valuable to share the video with my mamas as well. Unfortunately, I cannot post the video here because it was recorded in a closed group, but I've shared it in my private group, so you can view it there! Click here to join my Anxious Mamas group and view the video!
Additionally, here are some great websites full of information and resources:
Helping Kids After a Shooting: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors/professional-development/learn-more/shooting-resources
Addressing Student Anxiety: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/magazine/blogs/september-october-2016/address-student-anxiety
Talking With Kids About the News: http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/news/
Going Back to School After a Tragedy: https://childmind.org/article/going-back-school-tragedy/
If you have any questions or need any support, please get in contact with me! I'd love to help you!
Dr. Katie
P.S. Do you have trouble sleeping? Trouble concentrating? Do you worry a lot? Do you suffer from out-of-control, racing thoughts? Do you feel like something is off, but you're not sure what it is? Ready for some change? Check out the Anxious Mama's Anxiety Detox e-course! It's a self-paced 30 day program full of major transformations! Click here to find out more and register!
P.P.S. Looking for a community for mamas like you? Check out the Anxious Mamas Facebook group, a private community where we share our struggle, support one another, and learn lots of new ways to deal with anxiety, motherhood, and life.
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