Young people are dealing with a lot right now. Their lives have not only been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the killing of George Floyd and other instances of police brutality have led to civil unrest and a national discussion about systemic racism and injustice in the country. These events are traumatic and difficult to process.

YE4C recently hosted an Instagram Live on our Instagram account, @youthengaged4change, with Akira Sky, YE4C Editorial Board Member and Youth Facilitator, and AIR's Kathleen Guarino, Trauma and Mental Health Specialist. The Instagram Live focused on how these events are stressful - and sometimes traumatic - for young people, how to cope and build resiliency. You can access the event recording here to see how they:

• Defined trauma 
• Discussed how trauma affects the body and mind
• Provided some practical techniques to help young people cope and build resiliency