Surviving a traumatic eventby Derrick Hall, Corporate Chaplain After a traumatic event, people may go through a wide range of normal responses. Such reactions may be experienced not only by people who experienced the trauma first-hand, but by those who have witnessed or heard about the trauma, or been involved with those immediately affected.
Many reactions can be triggered by persons, places, or things associated with the trauma. Some reactions may appear totally unrelated. Here is a list of common physical and emotional reactions to trauma, as well as a list of helpful coping strategies. These are NORMAL reactions to ABNORMAL events. Physical Reactions
Emotional Reactions
Helpful Coping Strategies
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