HELPING TRAUMA SURVIVORS COPE - EFFECTS OF IMMEDIATE BRIEF CO-THERAPYAND CRISIS-INTERVENTION

Immediate short-term group co-therapy treatment for psychological trau ma has been proven an effective transitional step in normalizing power ful emotional reactions to overwhelming catastrophic events. Most surv ivors provided with the safety and human connections of a group, learn to cope successfully while gradually regaining a sense of hopefulness . The underreported therapeutic value of focusing on techniques extern alizing the trauma and instilling a belief in human resilience is disc ussed. This article describes comprehensive procedures and techniques to improve the quality of treatment for trauma survivors, including th e trauma of armed robbery in the workplace. Preventive psychotherapy t o reduce the possibility of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is paramoun t.