ComPsych

A Practical Guide to Coping | pdf
An unexpected traumatic event may be perceived as a threat to one’s safety and stability. This guide includes helpful techniques to cope with devastating experiences.

A Practical Guide to Coping with Grief | pdf
Grief is a natural sadness after suffering a loss, but often the pain of a loss can feel overwhelming. Use this practical guide to identify the stages of grief and how best to cope.

Coping with a Traumatic Event | training (11 min.)
Learn about the typical mental and emotional reactions to expect in the wake of a traumatic event and discover tools to help you manage them.

Crisis Portal | website
The Crisis Portal can be accessed at any time without log-in information for useful guidance on dealing with trauma, including how to cope during and after a traumatic event, talking to a child about a traumatic event, how to prepare for an evacuation, coping with grief and a crisis.

Difficult Conversations During a Time of Unrest | video (6 min.)
This brief video discusses how to be explicit in a difficult conversation and how to separate the issue from the person to protect relationships during hard times.

GuidanceResources^® Crisis Services | pdf
EAP services are available to you and your family at no cost, and this document outlines other helpful resources to consider during times of crisis.

Helping a Loved One Through Difficult Times | podcast (11 min.)
This on-demand training explores the needs and feelings of loved ones who are going through a difficult time, including the emotions and behaviors associated with grief, identifying techniques for helping loved ones, and reviewing do’s and don’ts.

Help for You as You Help Others | pdf
Tips for taking care of yourself while trying to help others during difficult times.

How Can I Identify Warning Signs of Student Violence? | pdf
Teachers, parents and classmates can use the document as a guide to learn how to identify the early and imminent warning signs of student violence and to determine if further intervention is needed.
Reporting concerns: If you have a concern that a student or fellow employee poses an imminent threat to themselves or others, you should call 911 or 919-962-8100 for UNC Police. If you have non-emergency concerns about a student’s behavior, you can submit a CARE referral form to the Office of the Dean of Students. If you have non-emergency concerns about an employee’s behavior, please contact the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office or your department’s assigned Employee and Management Relations Consultant.

How Managers Can Help Employees Deal with Traumatic Events | pdf
In this guide, managers can find tips to help employees deal with traumatic events, identify the stages of coping and learn the common reaction responses to a crisis.

Mental Health First Aid: Helping Someone Who is Suffering | pdf
Review this brief guidance on how to listen, intervene and assist someone facing mental health issues resulting from trauma, the loss of a loved one or another reason. Sharpen your Mental Health First Aid skills by completing the eight-hour training provided by the School of Social Work.

Traumatic Event Resource Guide | pdf
Find resources for coping with a traumatic event, supporting a survivor of violent trauma, helping children cope with violence and disasters and responding to a crisis at school, including a crisis checklist.

World Watch: Aftermath of Hurricane Helene | pdf
This document includes information as of September 30, 2024 about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, bottled water distribution information, disaster recovery information, road conditions, power outages and additional support.