
S2E22 - Beyond the Crisis: Holding Space After Tragedy with Dr. Tom DeMaria
Published: June 4, 2025
Duration: 38:52
📘 Episodic Synopsis
In this episode, Dr. Joey Weisler is joined by nationally recognized trauma expert Dr. Tom DeMaria to explore what it really means to support students and educators through loss. Drawing on decades of experience responding to crises like 9/11, Sandy Hook, and Parkland, Dr. DeMaria offers powerful insight into how grief shows up in schools—and how we can meet it with compassion, clarity, and care. As a senior consultant with the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB), Dr. DeMaria shares proven strategies for creating emotionally safe spaces and helping school communities heal. Together, they...