Psychologist offers guidance on coping with tragedy after deadly church attack

On September 28, 2025, a gunman attacked the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, killing four and injuring eight before being shot by police. The attack left the community grappling with grief and anger. Dr. Rose Moten, a clinical psychologist, advises recognizing and expressing anger healthily and suggests honest, age-appropriate communication with children about the tragedy.