Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
The Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Hospital
Tips on Coping with Traumatic Events
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Don't |
Do |
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Drink alcohol excessively |
Expect the incident to bother you |
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Use legal or illegal substance to numb post-trauma effects |
Maintain good diet and exercise |
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Withdraw from co-workers, friends or family |
Take time for leisure activities |
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Look for easy answers or assign blame to explain the incident |
Remind yourself that post-trauma reactions are normal |
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Think you are crazy |
Spend time with friends, family and co-workers |
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Have unrealistic expectations for recovery |
Get extra help if needed |
Where to go for help
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program 410.955.1220 or 443.997.3800
Pastoral Care (East Baltimore Campus) 410.955.5842
Student Assistance Program (Bloomberg School of Public Health)- 410.955.1220
Student Counseling Center (Homewood, Peabody and School of Nursing students)- 410.516.8278
Student Mental Health (School of Medicine students) 410.955.1892
Critical Incident Stress Service 410.283.3654