Coping With a Traumatic Event

A crisis or traumatic event can be both environmental and personal and are events that can cause physical, emotional, psychological distress, or harm. These events are often perceived and experienced as a threat to one’s safety or to the stability of one’s world and the impact can be either on those who have experienced the event first hand or have seen it on television.  

At the end of this workshop you will have learned:

To recognize the common responses to crises and trauma:

• Physical, emotional, cognitive
• Timing of responses

Post-trauma do’s and don’tsTips for taking care of yourself following a crisis or traumatic event

• Support
• Communication
• Health and wellness

How to help children who have experienced a crisis or traumatic event