Doctor explains how to help kids cope with mental and emotional trauma during Derek Chauvin trial Last year, George Floyd's death sparked global protests. As the trial starts, experts say it may spark new trauma. Author: Charmaine Nero (KARE 11) Published: 6:21 PM CDT March 16, 2021 Updated: 6:27 PM CDT March 16, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS — As news of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin gains worldwide attention, many families may be wondering about the emotional and mental impact this may have on kids – particularly those in communities of color. "We all lived through that awful June in 2020, with the murder of George Floyd and the aftermath,” says author and child psychologist, Dr. Abigail Gewirtz. “Many families with kids of different ages, have already talked about it."