Jocelyn McDonnell spoke to WGN-TV about how to talk to children about the tragic reality of school shootings

Tips for parents and caregivers

Jocelyn Nelson (McDonnell), M.A., LCPC, NCC

• May 26, 2022

After another tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Jocelyn McDonnell, M.A., LCPC, NCC from our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy team spoke to WGN-TV about how to talk to the children in your life about the tragic reality of school shootings. Watch the meaningful tips McDonnell had to share at the link below.

Watch the interview on WGN9

Jocelyn Nelson (McDonnell), M.A., LCPC, NCC

Therapist

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Team

Ms. McDonnell (she/her) earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With a passion for a working therapeutic alliance that helps clients feel empowered, she completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. In her practice, Ms. McDonnell specializes in the use of CBT and ERP and enjoys helping clients explore how their thoughts, behaviors and feelings are interconnected.