1. Beth A. Cohen, Ph.D. Director, UC Davis Academic & Staff Assistance Program May 28, 2014

2. How Do We Make Sense Out of the Senseless?

3.  Loss of Control  Unsafe and Unpredictable  A Longer Healing Process  Lifelong Scarring  Non-linear Stages  The Violation of the Human Relationship

4.  After the Shock Wears Off…  The Inherent Need for a “Just World”  The Process  BLAME!!!  Anger  Despair  Fear

5.  Law Enforcement  Laws (e.g., Gun, MH )  Schools  Government

6.  Limitations  Welfare Checks  Involuntary Holds  Forced Medications

7.  Increased Anxiety  Hyper Vigilance  Assessing Danger  Over Concern About Potential Violence  Yourself and Others  Increased Workload for Violence Prevention Teams

8.  Threatening/Disruptive/Violent Behavior  Substance Abuse  Irrational or Bizarre Behavior/Paranoia  Fascination/Owns Weapons/Violence History  Situational Factors (Personal and Professional)  Emotional Instability  Defiance/Demanding/Intimidating  Threats to Harm Self, Others, Property  Others Express FEAR and Concern

9.  Will Be Emotionally Overwhelmed  Will Have Expansive Reactions  Demographic:  Survivors/Close to the Victims  With Recent Losses  History of Trauma and Violation  Experienced a Prior Tragedy  Can’t Get Past the “Illusion of Safety Being Broken”  First Responders = Law Enforcement/Emergency

10.  The Power of Summer  Focus on Rituals and Memorials  Considerations:  Leadership Sensitivity  The Risk of Too Little/Too Much  Anniversaries  Lessons Learned  Trauma Awareness/ Education  Debriefings  Violence Prevention Teams

11.  The Healing Cycle  Post Traumatic Growth  Rebuilding a Solid Foundation

12.  For questions and consultation contact the Academic & Staff Assistance Program Academic & Staff Assistance Program  Coordinator, John Berberet, extension 3318  For online resources review the Counseling & Consultation web page under Employee Services on the Human Resources websiteCounseling & Consultation