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Providing
sustained emotional support to people of all ages affected
by sudden traumatic death and grief.
Sudden, traumatic death – whether brought about by homicide,
suicide, combat or a tragic accident – often leaves
survivors and witnesses in need of special care. Recovery
is a slow steady process. It may take years and there may
be set backs along the way. The Niagara Grief Center provides
information and referrals for long term care.
Traumatic
deaths may include:
- Accidental
deaths
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Drowning
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Combat death
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Farm and industrial accidents
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Murder
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Natural disasters
- Suicide
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Terrorist attacks
Grief
is a normal and healthy response to death and loss. People
grieving sudden unexpected traumatic death often experience
different reactions than those who have lost family members
or friends who died of natural causes.
Common
Reactions to Sudden Traumatic Death
Short Term Reactions:
- Anger,
anxiety, fears, irritability
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Changes in sleeping and eating habits
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Confusion
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Fatigue, loss of energy
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Flashbacks
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Guilt
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Inability to concentrate and focus
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Increased use of alcohol and/or drugs
Long
Term Reactions:
- Night
terrors
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Dependence on alcohol and/or drugs
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Hyper vigilance
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Withdrawal from others
- Low
self-esteem
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Inability to trust and feel safe
The
Niagara Grief Center is founded on the belief that every
person deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive
and understanding environment.
WE
CAN HELP
Call
the Niagara Grief Center
(716) 433-3780
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