Coping with Traumatic Events

Coping with Traumatic Events

June is National PTSD Awareness Month, and we’re here to help those of you who may need support or know someone who needs support coping with traumatic events. In times of distress, it’s crucial to come together and support each other. We’ve curated a collection of resources to help anyone navigate traumatic events with resilience and care.

Below, you’ll discover insights and practical tips to help cope with upsetting news and events. Whether it’s learning strategies for self-care, finding ways to process difficult emotions, or seeking support networks, we’re here to provide guidance every step of the way.

SELECTED RESOURCES

Understanding Trauma: A Three-Part Insight Series

By Mark Forman Ph.D.

Trauma has been a significant buzzword in our culture for some time now, particularly in the last five or ten years. One survey showed that the number of articles about psychological trauma featured in The New York Times went from only two in 1980 to seventy in 2014. But, unless you’ve done some significant research on your own, you might be left with questions: What exactly is trauma? What impact does it have? And: What can I do to make it better? We hope that this three-part insight series will add to your understanding so that you can more positively cope with any traumas from your past that have plagued you.

Read Part 1 of the Article Here
Read Part 2 of the Article Here
Read Part 3 of the Article Here

Paging Dr. Gupta: How to Cope with The Current News Cycle

CNN

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the latest news cycle, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns to psychiatrist and author Dr. Gail Saltz from the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medical College, to talk about the toll violent images and videos from Israel and Gaza can have on our mental health – even if you’re watching from afar on the news or social media. They’ll address how to talk to children and teens about the ever-evolving situation and share tips on managing stress and anxiety when the news cycle is unrelenting.

Listen to the 26-minute Podcast Here

Recovering After a Tragedy: A Meditation for Processing Grief and Tragedy

Headspace

Support the body in coming back to a place of balance and harmony after a tragic event, shifting focus from the parts that feel overwhelmed to the parts that feel more neutral.

Watch the 9-minute Video Here

How to Regulate Your Nervous System for Stress, Anxiety, And Trauma

By: Dan Harris and Peter A. Levine Ph.D.

The creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body. Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing Somatic Experiencing. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University.

Listen to the 68-minute Podcast Here

SERIES OF THE WEEK

Building Resilience

Building resilience is like having a superpower for tough times. This series will help you understand how resilience improves your mental wellbeing and boosts your ability to adapt to change and life’s challenges.

Each resource is designed to be accessible and easy to follow so that you can begin your journey with confidence.

Start the Series Here