Trauma-Informed Services
Trauma Events or History of Trauma
Trauma can be experienced directly or vicariously. Events such as sexual or physical assault, racial bias or discrimination, or witnessing a horrific event can significantly impact our brain, emotional well-being, and ability to function.
FEAP offers trauma-informed assessments and short-term counseling services for employees navigating immediate crises or historical trauma that actively affect daily life.
Traumatic stress is a natural response to abnormal events. For many, symptoms may persist for several days or weeks before gradually subsiding. However, some individuals benefit from professional support to aid in the healing process.
While trauma affects everyone differently, here are some common symptoms:
- Inability to recall parts of the traumatic event
- Intrusive, upsetting memories of the event
- Flashbacks (feeling as if the event is happening again)
- Irritability or sudden outbursts of anger
- Hypervigilance (being constantly on alert)
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Nightmares
- Intense distress when reminded of the trauma
- Physical reactions (pounding heart, sweating, or nausea)
- Avoidance of trauma-associated activities, places, or thoughts
- Feeling emotionally numb
FEAP trauma services provide education about natural trauma responses, foster resilience, and encourage healthy coping strategies. Recognizing and addressing symptoms early can make recovery more manageable. Our trauma services focus on stabilization and healing while connecting individuals to community resources and practices that can help transform their journey from surviving to thriving.