Amy Knize MA, LCPC

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

12/15/2025

In the aftermath of tragic shootings — including recent events at Brown University and in Bondi Beach — many parents are trying to support their children while also coping with their own grief. It can feel overwhelming to make sense of painful news while still needing to show up as a steady presence at home. Children may hear or see upsetting news, ask difficult questions, or feel scared and confused. Parents and caregivers can help by offering comfort, answering questions honestly, and guiding kids through their fears in healthy ways.

We’ve put together tips to help you support your child as they process fear and loss — while also caring for yourself.

Multilingual Trauma Resources: https://childmind.org/guide/multilingual-trauma-resources/

Helping Children Cope with Frightening News: https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-cope-frightening-news/

11/24/2025

Helpful mindset to remember

11/20/2025

Great reminders

11/18/2025

💖 ... because your value isn't up for debate..."

Read that again.

Other people's moods, reactions, silence, attitude… that’s their inner world spilling out.

Not proof of anything about you. Because your value isn’t up for debate.

Save this post for the next time you need this reminder ❤️

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11/17/2025

Some moments don’t need to be fixed—they just need to be felt. 💛 Acknowledging “this is really hard” can be the most compassionate thing we do for ourselves. It’s a quiet act of courage and care.

What helps you stay present with yourself when life feels heavy?

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

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What if it's not a ruined day....

11/12/2025

When we meet our pain with tenderness instead of resistance, we discover an inner strength that surprises us. Self-compassion expands what’s possible within us—it’s how we learn to hold life’s challenges with courage and care.