Deer Creek Middle School on YouTube: After shootings, shared therapy

Most behavioral experts recommend that people who've gone through something traumatic either directly or by association talk about their experiences rather than bottling them up inside. And thanks to technology, these emotions can be easily shared with the world at large. Take last week's shootings at Deer Creek Middle School...

By Michael RobertsMarch 3, 2010

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Most behavioral experts recommend that people who’ve gone through something traumatic either directly or by association talk about their experiences rather than bottling them up inside. And thanks to technology, these emotions can be easily shared with the world at large.

Take last week’s shootings at Deer Creek Middle School. Even as alleged gunman Bruco Eastwood was charged in the assault, a slew of videos were (and are) accessible on YouTube featuring past students, locals who live nearby and the like unburdening themselves in a way that’s both healthy and cathartic. One example is on view above. Look below for more:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fpom0I1e1M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDp6tO6p88s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyYNPbeu8ws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvsVXRzVzHI

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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