Reactions to Stressful or Traumatic Events

It is natural for people who have witnessed or been a part of a traumatic event to experience strong reactions, including fear, shock, helplessness, and physical symptoms. The Cambridge Community Response Network has partnered with Riverside Trauma Center to make a number of online resources available:

• Reactions to Highly Stressful Events and Strategies for Coping
• Practicing Self-Care After Traumatic Events
• Things to Think About and How to Care for Yourself
• Talking with Your Children About Traumatic Events
• Emotional Health for Survivors of Traumatic Events
• Children and Trauma: Dealing with the Aftermath of a Tragedy

Anyone who is experiencing emotional distress from a traumatic incident may contact the Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone experiencing a serious crisis should contact your primary care provider, or in an emergency call 9-1-1.