Rachel Saffer (she/her/hers) earned her Masters of Social Work from Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Starting as an office volunteer at Austin Grief, Rachel quickly grew to be an integral part of our team.
Rachel has experience in providing counseling to adults, teenagers and children who have experienced significant trauma in both group and individual settings. Rachel utilizes various interventions in her practice including therapeutic yoga, EMDR, and traditional play therapy. She believes in providing every client with a welcoming and safe environment so that they can work towards healing on their own terms.
EXPLAINING PUBLIC TRAGEDY TO OUR CHILDREN
Public tragedies are almost too much to imagine, and yet increasingly common in our nation. The media coverage, while important, can also be traumatizing, especially for children. Below are some resources for helping you talk to your children about these sensitive subjects. In the meantime, as adults let us "hold" all those who are impacted and practice acts of peace as we honor the lives lost.
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Explaining the news to our kids from Common Sense Media
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Talking to Children About Violence National Association of School Psychologists
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Talking to Children about the Shooting The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
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