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C.W. Post Offers Counseling Services for
Motor Vehicle Accident Survivors
New Sessions Added for March
Nearly 3 million people suffer injuries as a result of motor
vehicle accidents every year. But long after the physical injuries
have healed, the emotional trauma of an accident lingers. Motor
vehicle accidents are one of the leading cause of post traumatic
stress disorder in the United States. Symptoms -- include disturbing
memories or dreams, fear of driving, difficulty getting along
with family and friends, diminished interest in activities, sleep
difficulties, angry outbursts, and difficulty concentrating --
can wreak havoc on a victim's life.
To treat individuals who are trying to overcome the trauma
of a motor vehicle accident, the Psychological Services Center
at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville
is offering psycho-educational groups for accident survivors.
Members receive education on strategies that can help relieve
the distress associated with healing and recovering, and benefit
from the support of others who have been through similar experiences.
Each therapy group is run by a licensed clinical psychologist
and a clinical psychology doctoral student. Groups begin meeting
in March 2000 and meet for 12 weekly sessions. Fees are on a
sliding scale basis. For additional information, call Valerie
Gaus, Ph.D., New York State licensed clinical psychologist, at
C.W. Post's Psychological Services Center, (516) 299-3211.
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