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Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT

About

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT, is a therapist and educator whose expertise is helping parents, educators, and communities cultivate resilience in an age of uncertainty. In her practice, she specializes in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is the author of Lockdown: Talking to Your Kids About School Violence, a book that examines the psychological and emotional impact of “lockdown culture” on kids.

Books by Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT
Recent Posts
How Parents Can Help Kids Cope With School Shootings

Struggling with how to talk to your kids about another school shooting? Learn how you can support their emotional healing.

Struggling with how to talk to your kids about another school shooting? Learn how you can support their emotional healing.

We Remember: The Voices of Parkland

The words of students who survived a mass shooting tell us firsthand how the nightmare created a trauma that will affect them and their families for years to come.

The words of students who survived a mass shooting tell us firsthand how the nightmare created a trauma that will affect them and their families for years to come.

Create a Family Emergency Plan Today

When asked if they discuss mass shootings with their children, most parents answer, "No, I don't want to upset them." I disagree.

When asked if they discuss mass shootings with their children, most parents answer, "No, I don't want to upset them." I disagree.

A Wake-up Call for Parents in the Aftermath of a School Shooting

"My child is scared to go to the bathroom in school. She is afraid that a shooter will come and she will die alone. I don't know what to say."

"My child is scared to go to the bathroom in school. She is afraid that a shooter will come and she will die alone. I don't know what to say."