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Not everyone understands how critical incident stress causes a person to act or react. People who frequently deal with traumatic situations or events (police officers, firefighters, emt’s, medical staff, etc.) can relate to one another, but often have a difficult time explaining to others how they deal with these experiences.

Here is a page you can download that will help you understand how critical incident stress works and how you can help your friends who may experience it. Just click the link below.

For Family and Friends

Yes, children are also troubled by stress. A death in the family, divorce, moving to a new school – these are just a few of the things children regularly face in today’s culture.

Click the link below for a page you can download that will guide you as you work with children.

Children and Stress

When you are experiencing a particularly difficult stage in life, the stress that comes with those times can cause physical and emotional issues that makes your circumstances even worse.

There are several things you can do to keep yourself physically and emotionally fit. Most are very simple, but are often overlooked because they are simple. Simple things such as drinking plenty of water. Walking and other forms of exercise. Talking things over with your minister or a trusted friend. Taking some time off from your problems – even if it is just for a few moments.

Here is a link to a page you can download that gives you more information.

Things You Can DoPDF

People who experience a traumatic event can expect every part of their lives to be effected. Most people do not understand how powerful these events can be, nor do they realize how our bodies react to the stress.

Here is a document that you can download that explains how all this works. It also includes a chart to illustrate some of the symptoms that a person can experience. Click the link below.

Stress Reactions