Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET / 8:00 am – 10:00 am PT

Presented by: Olivia L. Feldman (see bio) and David M. Feldman, PhD (see bio)

To be eligible for a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation form within 24 hours following the live event.

Please note: This training is not eligible for CE credits.

Online Training Description:

On Valentine’s Day, 2018, a tragic mass shooting occurred at Marjory Stoneman-Douglas (MSD) High School in Parkland, Florida. Among those present that day was sophomore Olivia Feldman, who was in Building 12 where the shooting took place. This event has had long-lasting effects on survivors, parents, and community members alike. Yet, little discussion has focused on how those directly affected experienced the aftermath or how the school system and mental health community responded.

Ms. Feldman and her father, Dr. David Feldman—a Parkland community member and mental health professional—developed this training to help professionals better understand both the immediate and long-term impacts of school shootings. Drawing from their perspectives as a survivor and as a clinician within the Parkland community, they explore how the mental health and wellbeing of students were addressed in the weeks and months following the tragedy. Rather than focus on the events of the shooting and the law enforcement response, Ms. Feldman and Dr. Feldman focus on what helped students feel safe. They reflect on which mental health interventions “worked,” how those interventions were presented and implemented, and what “did not work.”

This presentation adds to our understanding of ways to improve mental health services for communities in the wake of a traumatic event.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1) Describe challenges and concerns when offering mental health crisis response and support services to students in the aftermath of a catastrophic event.
2) Explain the need for support in the planning for resources and for the implementation of productive, successful, and supportive interventions following periods of crisis.
3) Improve mental health intervention outcomes for students following periods of crisis.

Interactive Follow-Up Meeting

Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.

We can refund your training fee up to 24 hours prior to the start of the training.

To view all training details and review our list of frequently asked questions, please click here to visit the promotional page.