East Providence, R.I. – Bradley Hospital will host a series of free webinars to help educators, parents, and community members talk with children and adolescents about gun violence.
Webinar Schedule:
February 20, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – Educator Training
February 20, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – Community Training
February 25, 2026 | 7:00 a.m. – Educator Training
All sessions are free, open to the public, and 60 minutes in length. Additional details are available on the hospital’s website.
The webinars are designed to equip adults with practical strategies for discussing gun violence with young people. Participants will learn how to process their own emotions, initiate thoughtful and supportive conversations, maintain open lines of communication, and recognize when professional support may be necessary.
The series will be led by the Bradley Learning Exchange, a department of Bradley Hospital. With internationally recognized research, clinical expertise in child and adolescent behavioral health, and an academic affiliation with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, the hospital serves as a leading resource for behavioral health education and care.
“Gun violence has become an alarming reality in our state and across the nation,” said Marge Paccione-Dyszlewski, Ph.D., director of clinical innovation at Bradley Hospital. “When shootings occur in places that are meant to feel safe—such as schools or houses of worship—they can deeply impact children and teens. There are meaningful ways parents and caregivers can help young people cope with these traumatic events, and we are committed to sharing that guidance with our community.”
In addition to the webinar series, families and providers can access a range of mental health resources through the hospital’s newly updated website.
“As the largest provider of children and adolescent behavioral health services in Rhode Island, a critical part of our Mission is serving our communities at this difficult time. We are committed to supporting our families, youth, and providers as all navigate healing together,” said Henry Sachs, III, MD, president of Bradley Hospital.