Talking With Children About Las Vegas Massacre

WKAR Public Media | By Brooke Allen

Published October 4, 2017 at 9:19 AM EDT

Karen Massoll, Licensed Professional Counselor and Play Therapist at Wellspring Counseling in Lansing

WKAR's Brooke Allen talked with Lansing Licensed Professional Counselor Karen Massoll about discussing the Las Vegas mass shooting with your children. Bottom line you have to acknowledge their fears and reassure their safety.

Click on this link to connect with Karen Massoll.

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