Crisis Resources for Parents
• School Emergency Information Guide
• How to Report Child Abuse or Maltreatment
• Suicide Loss: What Teens Need to Know
• Suicide: How Can We Talk to the Children?
• Helping Children Cope with Terrorism and Other World Events
• Talking to Children About Tragedies and Other News Events
• Talking and Teaching about School Violence
• Responding to Violence and Tragedies - Tips for Educators and Parents
• When Tragedy Strikes - What Should School Do
• Help Your School Cope With Tragedy -NAESP
• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Educators
• Tragic Events
• Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers & Teachers
• Helping Children Cope With Frightening News
• Promoting Compassion and Acceptance in Crisis
Death/Grief
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The Bereavement Center of Westchester
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Addressing Grief
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When Grief/Loss Hits Close to Home: Tips for Caregivers
Natural Disaster
• Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children After Disasters
• Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents
Safety and Crisis Care for Caregivers
• Care for Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators
List of Grief Counselors
• Daniel Warren
Michelle Bowman, School Psychologist - 777-4710 or 777-4236
Laura Finkelson, School Psychologist - 777-4236 or 777-4710
• F.E. Bellows
Vanessa DioGuardi, School Psychologist - 777-4639
• Middle School
Elisa Barilli, School Psychologist - 777-4867
Meegan Lawlor, School Counselor - 777-4733
Samantha Chu, School Counselor - 777-4732
• High School
Frank Gizzo, School Counselor - 777-4820
Amanda Mahncke, School Counselor - 777-4875
Susan Hannon, School Counselor - 777-4873
Dr. Valerie Feit, Co-Director of School Counseling - 777-4832
Nicole Crispinelli, School Psychologist - 777-4876
Community Resources
Bereavement Center of Westchester
670 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 787-6158
Community Counseling Center
234 Stanley Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 698-7549
National Suicide Prevention 24-Hour Hotline
(800) 273-8255
National Alliance on Mental Illness
(914) 592-5458
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