Please refer to these Self-Care Strategies: Aftermath of a Traumatic Event for ideas on caring for yourself.

Common Responses to Trauma
Common Responses to Trauma for Parents 

NMVC Resource Guide includes a free app designed to assist individuals affected by mass violence, violent crimes, or other highly stressful experiences. The app offers practical strategies, exercises, and educational content to help users manage stress, process grief, stay connected, and access additional support when needed. It is suitable not only for survivors, but also for parents, caregivers, first responders, and anyone seeking guidance in navigating the emotional aftermath of traumatic events.

Who can use Transcend NMVC:
Transcend is not limited to survivors of mass violence. It can also support:

• Victim service providers, law enforcement, first responders, and healthcare professionals responding to mass violence or other violent crimes.
• Members of communities affected by mass violence.
• Violent crime victims and their families or friends.
• Anyone struggling to cope with extremely stressful experiences.

Topics covered:
The app provides written explanations, active exercises, and animated videos to reduce stress and support mental health. Key topics include:

• About: Common reactions to mass violence and paths to recovery.
• Calm Your Body: Strategies for relaxation, sleep, and physical well-being.
• Ease Your Mind: Techniques to manage stress-related thoughts.
• Get Up and Move: Importance of staying active and socially engaged.
• Cope with Loss: Grief management strategies and activities.
• Reach Out: Building and leveraging social support networks.
• Help Others: Guidance on supporting other survivors.
• Get Help Now: Accessing financial and legal assistance, as well as therapists.

Getting started:

• Personalized Recovery Plan: Complete a brief assessment to generate a tailored recovery plan.
• Explore on Your Own: Navigate the app independently and choose topics of interest from the main dashboard.

Affirmations for Parents 
Common Responses to Trauma for Parents 
Ten Tips for Parents/Caregivers

Support Your Loved Ones After a Traumatic Event 
Ten Tips for Parents/Caregivers 
Parent & Family Webinar - Healing Together: Supporting Student Mental Health After Crisis (December 22, 2025)

View additional webinars on the Parent & Family website.

Trauma Informed Teaching a resource for faculty and teaching assistants prepared by CAPS.

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If you’re unsure what to do or need immediate support, you can also contact the Optum 24-Hour Crisis Line at 1-866-671-9302.

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