Division of Human Resources

Dealing with Traumatic Events and Emergencies

These materials may be helpful in your workplace or at home following a personal emergency, crisis, or national or local traumatic event.
This information is provided by Penn's Employee Assistance Program, which can be reached at 888-321-4433, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for access to one-on-one assistance.
For comprehensive information on dealing with life's challenges, go to the Employee Assistance Program website, or see the tip sheets below.

Tips for Recovering from Natural Disasters

Coping with Crisis on a Personal Level

How Managers Can Help Staff Cope with a Critical Incident

How Your Body Reacts to Stress

Recovering from Grief

Family Readiness Kit: Preparing to Handle Disasters

Dealing with Trauma for Children

Dealing with Trauma for Teenagers

Common Reactions to Traumatic Incidents

Understanding Discrimination During Times of Crisis and Uncertainty

Dealing with the Deployment of a Family Member

Ways to Offer Support to Children After an Act of Terrorism

Talking with Children about War