The Growing Parent: Trauma in the Media (Part 3)

The fact is, children are going to get the information they are looking for one way or another, whether from their peers, television programs, the internet, and so forth. Unfortunately, often times the information they find is erroneous. False information can be problematic for a variety of reasons and can lead our children down paths we don’t even want to fathom. As parents we have the opportunity to give our children accurate and healthy information, in turn giving them a better foundation.

The Growing Parent: Trauma in the Media (Part 2)

“With all the violence and natural disasters in the media these days my children are constantly afraid. How can I talk to them about these things and help to ease some of their anxieties?”

The Growing Parent: Trauma in the Media (Part 1)

“With all the violence and natural disasters and other trauma in the media today, my children are constantly afraid. How can I talk to them about these things and help to ease some of their anxieties?”

Trauma – General Information

Disasters are often unexpected, sudden, and overwhelming. In some cases, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there is nonetheless a serious emotional toll. It is common for people who have experienced traumatic situations to have very strong emotional reactions. Understanding normal responses to these abnormal events can aid you in coping effectively with your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and help you along the path to recovery.

Crisis and Trauma: When to seek help

Some people are able to cope effectively with the emotional and physical demands brought about by traumatic events by using their own support systems. It is not unusual, however, to find that serious problems persist and continue to interfere with daily living. For example, some may feel overwhelming nervousness or lingering sadness that adversely affects job performance and interpersonal relationships.

Trauma and Coping

There are things you can do to help yourself if you have suffered traumatic stress as a result of an event such as a school shooting or community bombing.

Coping with Trauma

In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma.   Coping with Traumatic Stress There are things you can do to help yourself if you have suffered traumatic stress as a result of … Read More

Traumatic Stress

In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma.   What is a Traumatic Stress Reaction? People who experience or witness horrible events such as school shootings, combat, rape, torture, natural disasters, accidents … Read More

Trauma – General Information

Disasters are often unexpected, sudden, and overwhelming. In some cases, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there is nonetheless a serious emotional toll. It is common for people who have experienced traumatic situations to have very strong emotional reactions. Understanding normal responses to these abnormal events … Read More

Alpharetta

Sam Ellis

Alpharetta LocationGrow Counseling – Alpharetta 316 Maxwell Road, Suite 100 Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 678-978-4664 Specializations: In addition to seeing all common concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationships, stress, etc., the therapists in this office specialize in the following: Trauma, Stress Management, Addictions, Relationships, Career & Leadership Development, Eating Disorders, Conflict … Read More