Recovery after a school shooting

Yesterday an adult gunman opened fire at Deer Creek Middle School in suburban Denver, just a few short miles from Columbine High School. Two students were injured, luckily no one was killed.

This traumatic experience can be expected to increase short term stress and fear for those involved. Children, parents and teachers may experience a variety of emotions, thoughts and behavioral changes in the days and weeks following such a harrowing situation. Here are some tips to help.

• Keep routines as close to normal as possible. This includes returning to school once it re-opens.
• Actively listen to your children. Listen to their fears, concerns and worries.
• Be honest with your children about your fears and concerns. Share with them as much information as they are developmentally able to handle.
• Adults need an adult outlet. Speak with friends, family and other parents about your concerns.
• Limit media exposure.

Experiencing a significant trauma such as school shooting can lead to a variety of behavioral changes, including sleep and appetite disturbance, nightmares, and thoughts about reliving the event. These are normal aspects of the trauma response. Be sure the lines of communication remain open. Seek professional help should concerns intensify or persist.

Please do not hesitate to contact MindBodyHealth for support, counseling and advice in the days to weeks to come.

MindBodyHealth

(303) 831.6248

What Do We Do Now?

Bringing a Child Into the Relationship

Becoming a parent often brings up the question: What do we do now? With so much time, energy and devotion to being the best parent possible, the relationship with your partner often shifts to becoming a second priority.

This 6 Week group for parents of a newborn offers education, support and skills for adjusting your relationship to meet the needs of being a parent. Learn valuable skills for building your relationship with your partner while at the same time becoming the best parent possible.

Stress Reduction

Health care professionals are especially prone to high levels of stress, fatigue and burnout. According to a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), health care providers who suffer from significant amounts of stress are prone to producing lower quality direct patient care, as well as a myriad of personal problems (including sleep difficulties, interpersonal/relationship turmoil, increased substance use, and suicidal ideation - particularly in medical residents). JAMA also found that a simple intervention utilizing mindfulness training sustained positive effects in each of these core areas over time.

MindBodyHealth offers in-service stress reduction training for professionals who work in direct patient care. This involves us working directly with your treatment team in your natural setting, whether you work in a hospital, clinic, or outpatient facility. Our 5 week workshop will teach you skills to:

• Reduce Stress
• Reduce Burnout
• Reduce Fatigue
• Become More Present with your Work
• Improve Quality Patient Care
• Improve Daily Life Functioning
• Improve Coping Skills
• Become Aware of Daily Factors that Compound Stress, along with Simple Daily Interventions

This important training is specific for anyone working in direct patient care. If you want to reduce job related stress, call us NOW to set up a FREE initial session.

MindBodyHealth implores you to keep well!

1115 Grant Street, Suite 103
Denver, CO 80203
www.mindbodyhealth.us

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