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ABC 57 Interview: How to have an open conversation with children about tragedy

Dr. John Petersen
Dr. John Petersen
May 3

by Dr. John Petersen | May 3, 2021

ABC 57 Interview with Dr. John Petersen

The news has been flooded with violence. In the past month alone, the United States has had 45 mass shootings. Many of these frightful situations are happening where people buy their groceries, or even just go to work.

Read the article on ABC 57

 
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