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This guide includes resources to address current political events and to encourage strength, community, and healing in turbulent times.

Finding Strength in Moments of Political Trauma

FINDING STRENGTH IN MOMENTS OF POLITICAL TRAUMA

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Current Events

Mob Storms U.S. Capitol...

"Many Saw Double Standards"

Highlights

RADICAL SELF CARE WITH ANGELA DAVIS

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS ON THE DAYS

AFTER THE ATTACK ON THE U.S. CAPITOL

"It's Never Too Early to Change the World"

Find more information on the Radical Monarchs here

LEADING CONVERSATION AFTER CRISIS

Sparking Conversation

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS ON THE DAYS

AFTER THE ATTACK ON THE U.S. CAPITOL

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS

AND WHAT THEY SEE ON THE NEWS

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT THE CHAOS AT THE CAPITOL

HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT DIFFICULT NEWS

HOW TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN CIVIL DISCOURSE

FOLLOWING EVENTS AT THE U.S. CAPITOL

LEADING CONVERSATIONS AFTER CRISIS

Fostering Community and Healing

TALKING ABOUT RACE: SELF CARE

BLACK-LED RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH

RADICAL SELF CARE WITH ANGELA DAVIS

REACH OUT TO NEIGHBORS BY VOLUNTEERING

WITH NEW YORK CARES

"It's Never Too Early to Change the World"

Learn more about the Radical Monarchs here

RACIAL STRESS AND SELF CARE

EXPLORE YOUTH-LED MOVEMENTS FOR

COMMUNITY ACTIVISM AND SERVICE

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