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“A Terrible Thing Happened” by Margaret M. Holmes

A story for children who have witnessed violence or experienced trauma.

Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but soon something inside him started to bother him. – from “A Terrible Thing Happened” Research has shown that children who have witnessed violence … Continue reading

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What are the Effects of Trauma? – An Interview with Carolyn Lunsford Mears, Part 2

The conclusion of our interview with the trauma expert, as we discuss how to deal sensitively with those who've experienced trauma

Dr. Carolyn Mears suffered her own trauma in 1999, when her son survived the tragic Columbine High School shooting, and the experience served as a catalyst towards earning her doctorate. She now serves as dissertation adviser and adjunct faculty at … Continue reading

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What are the Effects of Trauma? – An Interview with Carolyn Lunsford Mears, Part 1

Understanding the full effects of trauma from death on those who've survived a life-changing event

In 1999, Carolyn Mears’ son was a student at Columbine High School in Colorado, where a horrifying mass shooting claimed the lives of 12 students and 1 teacher. She now serves as dissertation advisor and adjunct faculty at the University … Continue reading

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