Coping with Trauma

Traumatic events can have immediate, unexpected, and long-lasting effects on a person. Cook Counseling Center recognizes this and has created the following documents for the university community about dealing with trauma. If you would like to speak to a counselor about any issue that you are currently dealing with, contact us.

• Dealing with the Aftermath of Tragedy in the Classroom (PDF | 25KB)
• Suggestions for Faculty and Staff When Dealing with a Tragedy (PDF | 13KB)
• Faculty and Staff Information on Identifying and Referring a Distressed Student

External Resources

• United States Department of Veteran Affairs: Coping with Traumatic Stress Reactions
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Coping with Disasters and Traumatic Events
• National Institute of Mental Health: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Fact Sheet