Traumatic Stress that results from personal, family, or community crisis can be devastating. Sidran Speakers take a look at community care of post traumatic stress in the wake of disasters, terrorism, school violence, and more. See a sampling below. Contact us to let us know what your interests are!

• The Spiritual Effects of Crisis and Disaster
  Learn about the nature of psychological trauma, how it affects people, and how faith leaders can help. Because this presentation is addressed to spiritual and lay religious leaders, particular attention is paid to the spiritual impact of trauma. We focus on the need for growth-promoting relationships; explore the connection between trauma and spiritual distress; recognize the value of spirituality in recovery; address the impact of trauma on the helper; and looks at how faith communities can promote healing.
  


• Community Response to Disaster
  Whether it’s a school shooting, hurricane, house fire, or malfeasance in office, the community feels the impact of disasters. Learn about community trauma and strategies for managing the trauma-induced symptoms that accompany them.


• Facing Loss
  A personal health crisis, sudden death of a loved one, diagnosis of terminal illness, loss of a job or savings—these are all examples of traumatic experiences that are all too common. Depending on the circumstances, traumatic stress that results from personal, family, or community crisis and loss can be devastating. Learn ways to manage in the midst of loss.


• Traumatic Grief and Sudden Loss
  Grief is a normal outcome for survivors suffering a loss of a loved one. However, a sudden or violent death can bring complications to the grieving process. Similarly, the death of a child can raise haunting issues. Sidran Speakers discuss the issue of traumatic grief and make suggestions for ways to work through the process.