Coping with a Trauma Event

A crisis or traumatic event can be both environmental and personal and are events which 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 one television.

Workshop Objectives
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’ts
Tips 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