In Response to Recent Tragic Events

I am at a loss for words due to the tragic events we've witnessed these past months, and so I am borrowing some from Michelle Obama. In her book, Becoming, she wrote, "grief and resilience live together." I would like to echo this sentiment & provide some tools for resiliency. Below are a few resources I have gathered to foster healing, no matter where you are in the process.

For Everyone

• The CDC created this resource to support emotional health after a disaster or trauma.

• ​Take a break from the news or social media if you notice you're feeling on edge & anxious about recent events.

• Try the free meditation, "A Meditation for Processing Tragedy," from Headspace. The entire series, Support In Challenging Times, is free on YouTube.

For Parents

• Check out this article from PBS kids for advice on helping children cope with tragic events in the news.

For People of Color

• Check out The Safe Place, a free smartphone app focused on psychoeducation and self-care for BIPOC mental health.

• Explore this article on Four Ways People of Color Can Foster Mental Health & Practice Restorative Healing.

For White People

• Please explore Samata Health's blog post, Vicarious Racism Explained, to better understand the experiences of people of color after a traumatic event, such as the recent incident in Buffalo. If you appreciate that article, I encourage you to read more about its author, Nia Heard-Garris, a Doctor and Clinical Scholar at the University of Michigan.

• If you're having strong feelings of White Guilt, check out this podcast episode of Dear Sugars, which discusses what you can do about it.