MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S. - Behavioral Health, Neurology & Medical Integration
I'm a former health talk radio host (18+ years) and I want to create a behavioral health focus for my podcast. My shows may be 10-12 minutes up to about 30-45 minutes - depending on the topic and if I bring a guest in via online connections. The content will be clinically sound material, opinion, and topical headline issues (trauma, school shootings, workplace depression, bullying, parenting, etc). I have 45+ years in behavioral health. I'm the co-creator, and co-writer of Episodes-The Movie and The Episodes Project, including Spotlight on the Community. I'm a public speaker and I've written a column on Behavioral Health in the Workplace for City Journals' Business First for 10 years. Please tune-in! Thank you very much! Tell a friend, too!-A Program of Spotlight on Hope, Inc. Produced by Success Stories, Inc.- Sponsored by DENT Neurologic Institute, The Episodes Project, and The Buffalo Renaissance Foundation's Military Committee - Thank you!
Tom McNulty, M.S.
MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S. - Behavioral Health, Neurology & Medical Integration
MindSet 2022: Highland Park Mass Shooting: Children, Teens, & Trauma-What Parents Should Know
Here we go again in America...
Another mass shooting, among far too many, this time in Highland Park, Illinois on July 4th during a small-town parade. A 21-year-old, white, male took to the roof of a building along the parade route and opened fire with a high-powered, assault weapon sending a barrage of 70+ bullets into families, children, parents, teens, and grandparents awaiting the traditional celebratory 4th of July gathering.
Children witnessed the horrific death of people from their town. Badly damaged bodies from high-caliber weapons of war littered their streets. They ran. They left everything behind. They saw fear and panic all around them. Not knowing where to run to, they took shelter in stores, alleyways, and even in dumpsters trying to avoid being shot—trauma at its worst with no answers. Parents are not prepared for this level of disaster counseling for their children then or in the many days ahead. Parents and everyone else are experiencing some level of traumatic stress. Children and teens will have lots of needs and questions. This podcast offers some very practical advice and guidance for the days ahead. Consider The National Child Traumatic Stress Network as an additional resource. Additionally, ask your community to bring in The Episodes Project for on-site training and coaching to help recognize the warning signs of a troubled individual. Be well. Be safe. Be proactive. Thank you.
Tom McNulty, M.S.