Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event: Coping With Retraumatization
Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event: Coping With Retraumatization
Description:
This fact sheet defines retraumatization and describes triggering events and symptoms of retraumatization. It also offers tips for developing resilience to retraumatization and recognizing triggering events.
Target Situation:
Community members who may experience retraumatization.
Resource Type:
Fact sheet
Source:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Publication Year:
2017
Target Audience(s):
Community members, community leaders, emergency managers, mental health professionals
3 Keys Framework
Main objective:
Recognize, Prepare
Secondary objective:
Legitimize Stress, Retraumatization & Chronic Stress
Page last reviewed: March 23, 2021
Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry