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It has been said that grief is like the rope burns left behind when something has been pulled from your grasp. This came to mind as I was watching the coverage of the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech.
The families of the students who were murdered lost their loved ones. Their fellow students lost their friends. And many of the rest of us lost the sense of security we may have had yesterday. And in the wake of such horror, we are left with many questions about how this could have happened and whether it could have been prevented. But perhaps the most lingering question will be "what does all of this mean and how can I make sense of it?"
We hope the programs we offer on this website will help you find comfort, guidance and a sense of community. -Dr. Dan Gottlieb
Coverage includes campus reaction, vigils, talks with parents, and a profile with an engineering student just home.
Scary News
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Earthquakes, hurricanes, bombings: the news has been filled with disasters lately, and we see pictures of death and destruction on a daily basis. Children are often far more exposed to these scary news than their parents realize, and have strong reactions to the coverage. How can parents limit their children's exposure to media, and how can they help them sort through the messages? Dan Gottlieb's guest is Lorna Knox, author of "Scary News: 12 Ways to raise Joyful Children When the Headlines are Full of Fear."
This is a Voices in the Family program we did after the school shootings at Columbine High School. Originally aired 10/17/05
Bearing Witness - Trauma and Youth Violence
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The tragic school shooting in Littleton, Colorado has left most of us in shock and disbelief. Even after Littleton and last year's series of school shootings it seems unfathomable that children can turn into vicious killers. Dr. Sandy Bloom and Dr. Michael Reichert take a new approach at explaining youth violence in their new book "Bearing Witness." They discuss the social and psychological issues leading to youth violence, and argue that we must address the problem as a community that fosters peace and safety. We will also hear from young Philadelphians who joined efforts to end youth violence after last year's school shootings. Originally aired 5/10/99
A Grief Like No Other
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A violent death brings a different kind of grief to the surviving family members and loved ones. Those left behind may experience intense feelings of guilt, anger, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and years of dealing with legal ramifications. Philadelphia therapist Kathleen O'Hara knows both sides of this coin: As a therapist, she has counseled many people through this kind of grief. As a mother, she saw her worst nightmare realized when her college-age son Aaron was murdered on Memorial Day, 1999. In her new book, "A Grief Like No Other" O'Hara recalls her own journey after Aaron's death, and offers guidance and steps for families and friends who are grieving. Originally aired 5/22/06
Life-Changing Events
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25 years ago this week, Dan Gottlieb had a car accident that changed his life forever. We'll discuss life-changing events during this edition of Voices in the Family, how they affect and change people. Our guest is Jane Babbin who was recently diagnosed with ALS. We'll also hear from Joshua Piven, author of As Luck Would Have It.Originally aired 12/20/04
This week's shooting at Virginia Tech has campus security experts calling for faster warning systems, which they say might have prevented the massacre that took place hours after the initial shooting on monday. Experts today (Thurs. 4/19) met at a conference in Philadelphia examining the federal guidelines for campus security. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports.
Originally aired 4/19.
The tragic shooting at Virginia Tech this week has pro-gun and gun control advocates debating how to make policy changes. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports.
Originally aired 4/18.
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