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What to do if I have a life-threatening crisis and my counselor is not available?
If you believe you are in a life-threatening crisis and your counselor is not available you can do the following:
       • Call 9-8-8
       • Go to the nearest emergency room
       • Call Life Crisis at 314-647-4357
       • Call Behavior Health Response (BHR) at 314-469-6644
       • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255

What is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)?
EMDR is a form of psychotherapy aiming at freeing individuals from debilitating and intrusive memories and symptoms resulting from traumatic experiences.
• More details on EMDR can be found at the following link: EMDR International Association
• YouTube Video explaining EMDR: Introduction to EMDR Therapy

What is TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy)?
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment designed to help children and adolescents between the ages of 3-18 cope with symptoms related to trauma. Children and care givers find relief by learning effective coping skills to help manage unpleasant thoughts and feelings related to the trauma with the goal of gradually working through memories of traumatic event(s). TF-CBT therapy includes individual sessions with the child, individual sessions with the caregiver, and joint sessions with both child and caregiver.