Beginning your recovery after a traumatic event
I have a special interest in helping people after they have experienced a traumatic event. Having worked with many people impacted by road trauma with Amber Community I am particularly experienced in helping people who are experiencing the impacts of events that happen on our roads.
If you have recently experienced a traumatic event you may find the resources below helpful to watch and read.
Resources to help
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A video about common responses after a traumatic incident
We can be left feeling very alone and vulnerable after an overwelming experience. This vido talks through some of the normal resposes and some important attitudes to support your recovery.
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A video to learn a way to calm
It can be challenging to feel calm and safe after a traumatic event. This video will lead you through a practice that others have found helpful in beginning to connect to a calmer state.
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Read some helpful advice for immediatly after a traumatic event
It can be hard to know what to do for the first few weeks after a traumatic event. Should I go back to work and just push through? Should I book into counselling straight away? Should I hide away in my room until I feel better? This article contains some practical tips to consider as you begin your recovery.