Surviving the Parkland Mass Shooting: Insights from a Father and Daughter on Advancing Trauma Recovery
Please note: This training is not eligible for CE credits.
Each registration includes a certificate for attendance. To be eligible for a certificate, you must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation form within 24 hours following the live event.
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.
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.
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.
Audience
This training is for professionals working with people who have experienced violence and trauma. Professionals who will benefit from this training include school counselors, social workers, psychologists, clinical counselors, and educators seeking to better understand post-crisis interventions. Community-based service providers and clinicians will also benefit from the insights shared during the presentation.
Content Level
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Who's Presenting
Olivia L. Feldman
Olivia L. Feldman is a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman-Douglas mass shooting, which occurred during her sophomore year. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida and is a Risk Management Specialist currently living in Tampa Florida. Olivia has been a member of several panels that discussed the MSD shootings and the effect on student safety and mental health.
David M. Feldman, PhD
David M. Feldman, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of the Clinical Forensic Psychology Concentration at Nova Southeastern University and licensed psychologist. He is a graduate of clinical psychology program at Gallaudet University (2004). He has worked with Deaf and hearing sexual offenders in correctional, psychiatric, and civil commitment centers. Dr. Feldman has published on a variety of mental health issues and served as the Senior Editor of the Journal of the American Deafness and Rehabiliatation Association (JADARA). He has presented at professional and community venues on the legal system, mental health, and public safety. He has been called on as a consultant for courts, law enforcement agencies, psychiatric hospitals, and correctional facilities. Dr. Feldman is the director of the Sexual Abuse and Forensic Research (SAFR) lab at Nova University and provides mentorship to students interested in sexual abuse research and clinical interventions. Dr. Feldman serves in the United States Army (Reserve) as a Clinical Psychologist (73B) has been a member of ATSA since 2008.