Trauma

Traumatic events or personal tragedies can be overwhelming for people who are involved in or witness to such happenings. Death, violence, accidents, injuries, unexpected illness, assaults, fires, robberies, and natural disasters are all examples of dramatic events that can disrupt our usual coping strategies. Even being witness to an angry, emotional outburst by someone at work can leave people feeling overwhelmed. When this happens, it can be helpful to talk to people about your reactions and learn about normal reactions to these events.

Reactions to critical incidents may include:

If you, your family member, or work group would like someone to talk with about having been affected by a traumatic event, please call the Faculty and Staff Assistance Office at 617/353-5381.