Our deepest thoughts and
prayers are with the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School and the
entire community of Newtown as they face the loss of innocent children
and their educational leaders. This weekend we have all asked ourselves
how and why this could happen and what can we do to ensure the safety of
our children? As parents, we are grappling with how we can help them
understand and most importantly feel safe, secure and protected in the
midst of such unimaginable violence.
The staff at C.A.S.E. is
acutely aware that many of your children have been impacted by
childhood trauma. The effects of the tragedy in Newtown can trigger
early memories of their experiences. We must listen to our children
during this unsettling time and affirm their feelings. We must keep
their lives as predictable as possible. We must hug them, love them and
assure our children that we will take care of them and keep them safe.
Our clinical staff is here to help your
family during this difficult time. We are available by phone for
guidance and affirmation and will provide a responsive availability for
appointments in all of our offices. Click
here for a list of resources to read that can help you and your family.
Talking about this event
will be difficult and painful. No matter how hard we try, we cannot
make sense of something profoundly senseless. As parents we must create a
guiding light to lead our children out of the scary darkness. We must
initiate the conversation as caregivers and parents and address
conflicting thoughts and questions circling their minds. We must also be
aware that their ability to comprehend the complexities of this tragedy
will need to be tailored to their developmental level.
On behalf of our staff
and Board of Directors at C.A.S.E., our heartfelt thoughts and prayers
are with the families in Newtown, Connecticut.
Regards,
Debbie Riley, LCMFT
CEO, The Center for Adoption Support and Education
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