"There's nothing that we can do to help. We don't help the situation by entering into it. So, all we could do is stand by and watch. And to see immediately dead bodies laying in the street, both directions is something that nobody should have to see in the beginning of the new year. It's heart-wrenching," said Annica and Paul, who witnessed the New Orleans attack.
"The collective trauma is just people who are watching what's going on, who's hearing what's going on. Even social media keeps repeating it. So, a lot of times people are getting affected with traumatic experience, or even flashbacks, because of what they're seeing online," said Fresno Clinical social worker Jessica Hudson.
"When kids hear about mass shootings or hear kids hear about major tragedies, they automatically internalize. So, making sure you're discussing with your children about how it is a rarity, how you can protect them as much as possible," said Hudson.
"If you are having a reaction, honor your reaction, honor your feeling, but just know when it's time to actually get help from someone else," said Hudson.
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