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Crisis and Trauma Resources

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We sat down with Tom Olbrich, our director of Crisis Services to talk about what people face when dealing with a mental health crisis. For many, there are barriers that prevent people from getting the help they need. These are some things others ha…
During times of crisis and tragedy, it is important to remember to take care of yourself and those close to you. The most immediate concern for most people right now is safety. The following guidelines may be helpful. Try to keep routine as muc…
Although children have many of the same reactions as adults due to trauma, they have different ways of expressing their reactions and need some special help to cope. The following are some suggestions for dealing with a child in crisis.  E…
Children’s responses to trauma vary according to their age of the child. Generally, children respond by reverting to behavior typical of an earlier developmental stage. These responses are considered NORMAL if they are of brief (less than three wee…
Talk honestly about the incident and share some of your own feelings about it. Children and teens need to feel informed when they see their parents and other adults reacting to a crisis. Encourage children and teens to talk about their concerns…

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