Subject: Support for Coping with Trauma
Date:    September 21, 2001
To:      Directors of Finance and Administration 
         Department Administrators
         Personnel Coordinators
From:    Cori Bossenberry
Subject: Support for Coping with Trauma

Dear Colleagues,

Attached are some resources from David Rasch, Director of the HELP Center. Please distribute this information to all faculty, staff and students in your areas.

David Rasch and his staff are available to conduct sessions for your department to discuss this national tragedy and it's impact on all of us. Please contact him directly to arrange this and please inform faculty, staff and students that HELP Center services are available for individuals.

During this time, many people are experiencing fear, anxiety and many other emotions. As managers and supervisors, we need to be flexible and understanding of the impact this has on our work force. I appreciate your continued and special support to our employees at this time. If you have questions about any employee situations related to this crises, please contact our Employee Relations staff at 725-8607.

Thank you!

Cori

| Coping With Trauma | Critical Incident Stress Information |

From:    david rasch
Subject: handouts

Dear HROs,

Attached are a couple of handouts that may be of use to people in your areas regarding traumatic stress generated by the attacks in NYC and Washington.

The Help Center is available to help individuals or groups who wish to talk about their reactions.

David

David Rasch, PhDDirector, Stanford Help Center
100 Encina Commons
615 Crothers Way
Stanford, CA 94305-6170
Phone: 650-723-4577
Fax: 650-723-1977
email: david.rasch@stanford.edu
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/helpcenter
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