Trauma, Grief, & Resilience

• Responding to the Needs of Children and Families Following Disaster

  After a disaster, psychologists can and do make major contributions not only in easing individual suffering, but also in drawing upon and coordinating the resources of the entire community to ensure the most effective preparedness and response.

• The Effects of Trauma Do Not Have to Last a Lifetime

  Most people will experience a trauma at some point in their lives, and as a result, some will experience debilitating symptoms that interfere with daily life. The good news is that psychological interventions are effective in preventing many long-term effects.

• Open Up! Writing About Trauma Reduces Stress, Aids Immunity

  Writing about difficult, even traumatic, experiences appears to be good for health on several levels - raising immunity and other health measures and improving life functioning.

• The Role of Psychology in End-of-Life Decisions and Quality of Care

  Psychologists can contribute to end-of-life care before illness strikes, after illness is diagnosed and treatments begin, during advanced illness and the dying process, and after the death of the patient, with bereaved survivors.

• Turning Lemons into Lemonade: Hardiness Helps People Turn Stressful Circumstances into Opportunities

  Research shows hardiness is the key to the resiliency for not only surviving, but also thriving, under stress. Hardiness enhances performance, leadership, conduct, stamina, mood and both physical and mental health.