08/28/2025
💔Our hearts are with the families, students, staff, and first responders impacted by the tragic act of school violence at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Each time violence strikes a school community, the ripple of grief and fear extends far beyond its walls—touching parents, children, educators, and helpers everywhere.
As mental health providers, we know events like this can bring up distress, anxiety, or resurfacing trauma for many. If you or your child are feeling unsettled, you are not alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and we are here to listen and walk alongside you.
We also recognize these tragedies are happening in the midst of larger systemic challenges—oppressive orders, budget cuts, and policies that disproportionately harm marginalized communities and strain access to care. These realities deepen our grief, but they also strengthen our resolve to advocate, support, and stand together.
❤️🩹In moments like this, we encourage you to:
• Limit media exposure, especially for children.
• Keep routines and offer extra connection.
• Name and validate emotions without rushing to “fix” them.
• Remember: healing happens in community, not isolation.
If you or someone you love is struggling, please know help is available:
📞: Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
📱: Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line
We grieve together. We stand together. And we will continue to work for a safer, more compassionate world for our children and families.
