So my 14 year old brother witnessed a school shooting today.

[dice]

West Middle School in Martinsville, Indiana.

My brother watched it happen, the two of them (the shooter and victim) were planning on having a fight when one pulled a gun. He's all upset and I don't know what to say to him to chill him out =/

[acolyte_to_jippity]

fuck dude, is he ok?

i just read bout what happened

[SCRIBBLE]

A victims advocate can do a lot for someone in his position. Call Victim Assistance @ (765) 342-1186 and ask for a referral to a victims advocate for a witness to a shooting. I think that's the right number for your area anyways.

If you would rather talk to him then just use good ol' psychodynamic theory.

Simply put:
1. Create a safe situation.
2. Let him talk about it.
3. Invite and allow him to feel and express their feelings.
4. Help to come to a resolution in due time.
5. Use this as a leaning situation to develop skills in dealing with feelings in general.

[dice]

A victims advocate can do a lot for someone in his position. Call Victim Assistance @ (765) 342-1186 and ask for a referral to a victims advocate for a witness to a shooting. I think that's the right number for your area anyways.

If you would rather talk to him then just use good ol' psychodynamic theory.

Simply put:
1. Create a safe situation.
2. Let him talk about it.
3. Invite and allow him to feel and express their feelings.
4. Help to come to a resolution in due time.
5. Use this as a leaning situation to develop skills in dealing with feelings in general.

The FBI is setting up stuff locally tonight through the weekend for the students, but I mean I feel like I should talk to him and am totally clueless how to help, he's like talking to a rock

[Andrew_Pavlik]

You don't have to get him to say anything to help. Just be there for him and hang with him, play some co-op video games, go get something to eat etc etc..

[acolyte_to_jippity]

i'd say that you shouldn't start it. take him out for some food, play some magic w/ him, or just hang out in general. eventually, if he needs to talk he will. you can't force the issue, he'll just close up.