For parents with young children:
Congressman Murphy had a career in the mental health field. Specializing in child psychology, Dr. Murphy appeared regularly on Pittsburgh television and radio stations as "Dr. Tim" to discuss parenting, family and mental health issues.
Murphy’s ten suggestions to help adults reassure and comfort children during this difficult and confusing time:
1. Ask your child what he/she heard about the incident.
2. Listen to their concerns and emotions.
3. Answer their questions with age appropriate information.
4. Support, comfort and reassure them of their safety at home and school.
5. Observe/watch for symptoms of problems: appetite, sleep, worries, aggression, anger, sadness.
6. Protect them from other media exposure and information that creates more fear and problems.
7. Call for other professional help for your child if needed.
8. Review with school personnel how they are handling security and counseling students at school
9. Pay attention to and take care of your own concerns and worries as a parent.
10. Keep watch over time as concerns and symptoms may come later.
Congressman Murphy had a career in the mental health field. Specializing in child psychology, Dr. Murphy appeared regularly on Pittsburgh television and radio stations as "Dr. Tim" to discuss parenting, family and mental health issues.
Murphy’s ten suggestions to help adults reassure and comfort children during this difficult and confusing time:
1. Ask your child what he/she heard about the incident.
2. Listen to their concerns and emotions.
3. Answer their questions with age appropriate information.
4. Support, comfort and reassure them of their safety at home and school.
5. Observe/watch for symptoms of problems: appetite, sleep, worries, aggression, anger, sadness.
6. Protect them from other media exposure and information that creates more fear and problems.
7. Call for other professional help for your child if needed.
8. Review with school personnel how they are handling security and counseling students at school
9. Pay attention to and take care of your own concerns and worries as a parent.
10. Keep watch over time as concerns and symptoms may come later.