These sudden traumas may stop us in our tracks and impact our ability to function. Processing traumatic events immediately after they occur is known to improve an individual’s ability to cope. Crisis response services can reduce the likelihood of adverse reactions such as traumatic and complicated grief, self-destructive behaviors, physical symptoms and mental health struggles. Individuals who receive immediate support or mental services to manage the aftershock of trauma and grief are less likely to have long-term impairment.

Physical and Mental Responses to Trauma

The body and mind respond to trauma on multidimensional levels. Exposure to horrific events often impacts the way we feel physically and emotionally, as well as our thoughts, behaviors and beliefs. In the wake of traumatic events it is not unusual to experience physical symptoms such as stomachaches, headaches and fatigue along with an inability to concentrate and focus. We may find ourselves overcome with profound sadness, fear for our safety and those we love and paralyzing anxiety. We may question our faith, our belief system, or our assumptions that guide us in our world. These are all normal responses to trauma.

Providing Services When and Where They are Needed Most

Dr. Jennifer Levin is a traumatic grief therapist who is experienced in the field and available to provide mobile grief services to help our community process and cope with tragedies.

Sudden crisis response services include:

• Responding to deaths at schools or in the work place
• Processing local disasters and residual fears
• Empowering individuals to heal together in the wake of sadness

Prevention and training services include:

• How to plan for community and local disasters
• How to process loss in the workplace, community or school
• The importance of self-care during crisis

These trainings are designed to help individuals reestablish a sense of safety, develop routine and structure. They help individuals process feelings of doubt, regret and blame and develop a self-care routine to reduce anxiety, improve mood and increase ability to function.

Please contact Dr. Levin at jennifer@therapyheals.com or 626-695-4211 to request crisis response services, customize support or trainings to meet your needs.