The adolescent brain craves routine and structure.

And in the aftermath of a school shooting, mental health experts said keeping life as predictable as possible is a key strategy for helping students recover.

“We want to keep the structure in place that helps our kids and our families feel a sense of control,” said Monica Fitzgerald, director of Center for Resilience and Wellbeing at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Fitzgerald added: “We really want to hone in on our routines. That’s going to help our kids feel safe.”

The center is a group of educators, psychologists and social workers whose mission is to cultivate “the power of connection to foster resilience” in children and the adults who support them, according to the organization’s website.

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