The recent trauma from the NCA shooting has deeply affected both cheerleaders and their parents. In this healing-focused group, we offer specialized support for both groups: an EMDR group for cheerleaders and a Talk Therapy group for parents. These sessions are designed to provide a safe, supportive environment for processing emotions, coping with anxiety, and beginning the journey toward healing.

For Cheerleaders: The EMDR group will help you reprocess distressing memories, reduce emotional charge, and create space for peace and healing. EMDR is an evidence-based, gentle technique that can help clear trauma and help you regain emotional balance.

For Parents: The Talk Therapy group will offer a space for you to express your emotions, gain coping strategies, and connect with other parents who understand the pain and uncertainty you may be feeling. This group will focus on support, processing grief, and building resilience as you move forward.

For Cheerleaders (EMDR Group):

✔️ Understanding Trauma & EMDR: Learn how trauma impacts the brain and body, and how EMDR helps process difficult memories.
✔️ EMDR Exercises: Guided sessions to process emotions and experiences in a safe, structured way.
✔️ Healing Tools: Techniques to help you regulate emotions and find calm when you feel overwhelmed.

For Parents (Talk Therapy Group):

✔️ Shared Support: A space to express feelings, share experiences, and connect with other parents going through the same thing.
✔️ Coping Strategies: Tools for managing anxiety, stress, and grief during this difficult time.
✔️ Building Resilience: Focus on healing, understanding, and fostering emotional strength.

Cheerleaders: Anyone who was present at NCA and is experiencing distress, anxiety, or difficulty coping after the event.

Parents: Anyone who was directly impacted by the event, searching for their child, or feeling overwhelmed by the trauma.

Cheerleaders: An open mind, a journal (optional), and a comfortable space if attending virtually.

Parents: An open heart and willingness to talk, share, and connect.