international directory of the american academy of experts in traumatic stress

THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY
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• INCREASE AWARENESS

  Increase Awareness of Effects of Traumatic Events and Crisis Situations on Human Functioning  

• LOOK BEYOND PHYSICAL NEEDS

  Enable Professionals to Look Beyond Physical and Safety Needs and also Address Emergent Psychological Needs

• ESTABLISH STANDARDS

  Improve the Quality of Support and Intervention and Establish Meaningful Standards Among Professionals Across Disciplines
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• TRAINING AND EDUCATION

  Provide Information and Training through it’s Educational Resource Center and Premier Speakers Bureau
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• SUrVIVOR TO THRIVER

  Ultimately to Assist Victims to Become Survivors and then Thrivers