HOME ABOUT US LIST OF SERVICES OUR CLIENTS CONTACT US LOCATION LINKS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (EAP)        COUNSELLING        CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM)        STRESS MANAGEMENT        WORK RELATED ISSUES        LIFE COACHING                            Trauma - How can you help yourself?          Research shows that those who seek support for all aspects of their health and well being, i.e. both physically and mentally, after a traumatic event tend to recover quicker, and more successfully, than those who tend to ‘bottle’ up their feelings.          It helps to understand that your responses are completely normal and that recovery from trauma needs time and compassion Talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling – it is common to want to share your feelings over and over again. Don’t feel you are being a burden on people close to you by discussing the traumatic event. Begin to restore order onto your world by re-establishing familiar routines. People usually find that returning to normality as quickly as possible speeds up the recovery process. Prioritise your issues and address them one at a time. Put off making important decisions when you are dealing with so much. Seek information, advice and help and rely on people you trust. Find out what is expected from you in days to come so you can plan ahead.          Ask Yourself The Following Questions Am I having excessive mood swings for no reason? Am I avoiding talking about the incident? Am I convincing myself the incident has not had an impact on me? Am I experiencing intrusive imagery? Am I having problems eating or sleeping? Has my caffeine/alcohol level intake increased? Do I get emotional or tearful for no reason? Am I irritable and snapping at people for no reason? Do usually small issues seem like a major burden? Am I overly cautious to everyday events or unusually cheerful?        This information is intended to help you to understand your potential responses to a traumatic incident. It is not designed to be a substitute for the role of professionals who have vast experience in counselling and trauma support. If you are experiencing any of the above or would like to talk further about how you are feeling, contact Abate Counselling & EAP Limited or your GP. Early intervention, i.e. help and support will make all the difference to you.                   If you would like to contact us, please click here.          What is Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)? Debriefing Types of Critical Stress Management Debriefing Trauma and its effects Trauma - how can you help yourself? Training               Abate Counselling & EAP Limited is the only ICISF Registered Hotline Response Team in the Republic of Ireland with access to, and deployment of, our own Register of highly trained and experienced Critical Incident Stress Management Counsellors.               Abate Counselling & EAP Limited have also done multiple CISM interventions with the Gardaí, The Defence Forces, The Coastguard as well as with Industry and individuals.        link to ICISF Team page                          Abate Counselling & EAP Limited, 63 Claremont Crescent, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 Phone: 01 8309613                Fax: 01 8301699                Email: counselling@indigo.ie                Powered by: go2web