When dealing with a traumatic event such as an unexpected loss, you might wonder, “Where do I go from here?” or “What do I do?”. This is because, during such difficult moments, you are possibly experiencing multiple distressing symptoms, related to grief and trauma, including:
- Shock
- Suffering
- Reminder of Other Traumatic Events
- Sadness
- Anger
- Anxiety
On this webpage, there are resources to help you deal with grief and trauma symptoms following tragic events on and off campus.
UWG Campus Resources
Counseling Center
Provides free and confidential counseling to students
Operating Hours: Monday- Friday, 8a-5p
Summers Hours: 8a-5p
Contact: (678) 839-6428
Location: 123 Row Hall
Health Services
Provides medical and patient/victim advocate services to students
Operating Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8a-6p; Wednesday - Friday, 8a-5p
Summer Hours: 8a - 4p
Contact: (678) 839-6452
Tanner Employee Assistance Program (faculty and staff counseling)
Helps faculty, staff and their families with personal concerns and work issues impacting
job performance and relationships.
Operating Hours: 8:30a-5p (additional hours available by appointment)
Contact: (770) 834-8327
Location: 802 Dixie Street Suite B Carrollton, GA 30117
Grief/Trauma Information for College Students, Faculty and Staff
- Dealing With Distress
- Dealing With Trauma: Tips for for College Students
- Understanding Anxiety
- Disasters and College University Students
- Responding to Suicide
General Grief/Trauma Information
- Dealing With Grief
- Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event