Active Shooter. It’s a phrase that strikes an immediate sense of warning in all of us; a notion so terrible that many of us can only hope we’ll never be forced to face it in our own communities. But for some, tragedy may have already struck, and gaining a greater understanding of the problem may…
Everyone at Empathia is concerned for the victims, families and others affected by the mass shooting in Atlanta. For those impacted by this event, the following tips can help with the emotional turmoil you may be experiencing. Feeling vulnerable and insecure. Violent incidents can affect your sense of personal safety and security. You may find…
Hearing about violent events in the news is often disturbing. Reports of mass shootings, terrorist attacks and other violent incidents may leave you feeling sad, angry, or afraid. Common reactions include: Feeling vulnerable and insecure. Violent incidents may affect your sense of personal safety and security. You may find yourself worrying more about family members…
While many parents will try to protect their children from news about violent events, it may be difficult to filter out all knowledge. Children may catch glimpses of images in the news or hearabout the violent incident from friends or via overheard conversations. Stories about children who were impacted may be especially frightening or stressful.…
It may be disturbing to hear about violence in a country where you once lived, worked, or have family, friends, or cultural ties. Common reactions include:  Feeling vulnerable and insecure. Watching these events on the news or hearing about them from witnesses may affect your sense of personal safety and security. You may find yourself…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs when someone who has been through a traumatic event experiences intense reactions that linger for months or even years. Situations that could lead to PTSD include: Transportation accidents Natural disasters Terrorist incidents Violent assault or the threat of it Military combat Medical trauma Childhood trauma or abuse While strong feelings…