RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA: Resilience of Spirit, Barbara Barski-Carrow

Friday, October 7th

An Evening With...

Barbara Barski-Carrow

When a tragedy strikes, a person generally will feel shaken and unable to think clearly.  They may experience nightmares, flashbacks, an inability to sleep.  How do we interact with trauma survivors: what do we say; what should we do?  How do we help? 

This evening we focus on two basic facts: it is difficult for trauma victims to return to their families, communities, workplaces; it is also difficult for families, communities, and co-workers to know how to approach the trauma survivor.  Tonight we will discuss some common effects of trauma, and be introduced to Study Circles in small groups to learn methods that can help foster recovery.

Barbara Barski-Carrow, Ph.D., is a human resource consultant and educator, author of When Trauma Survivors Return to Work: Understanding Emotional Recovery, has contributed a chapter to Techniques of Grief Counseling, edited by Robert Neimeyer, and writes on topics related to trauma and loss.  She lectures and consults on workplace issues related to trauma.   She received her Masters degree in Organizational Behavior/Management from Georgetown and her doctorate in Human Resources and Adult Education from Virginia Tech.