Trauma and Recovery

Coping with Tragedy

Experiencing, witnessing, or learning of a traumatic event or major loss can produce significant stress reactions. It is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation. It is difficult to define a typical reaction to trauma as each of us may respond differently. It is important that you allow yourself and others to react to trauma and loss in their own personal way. There is no correct way to respond to trauma and loss. It is critical that in your response to trauma that you allow yourself to experience your feelings, take care of yourself, and seek support from family and