Parkland trauma team aids Ste Rose community after fatal crash
The Parkland Community Post Trauma Response Team helped Ste. Rose residents after a June multi vehicle crash that killed a local and seriously injured five youths. The team held post trauma sessions for students and the wider community with over 130 attendees, aiming to restore safety and normalize stress reactions. The group, about 30 volunteers from health care law enforcement education and clergy, emphasizes facts, psychological education and community coping strategies. The effort follows a four year history of assisting communities after disasters and emphasizes recognizing heroes and supporting grieving youths.