« Some experience fear, different anger or bewilderness » – DiePresse.com
After the bloody killing spree in Grazer Borg Dreierschützengasse, Edwin Benko, the training manager of the crisis intervention team of the state of Styria and psychotherapist, explains the work of the helpers. And also their own concern.
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There was also a requirement for the emergency services. AP Photo/Darko Bandic/Picturedesk.com
The press: The killing spree has left traumatized pupils, teachers, parents and relatives. What role does the crisis intervention team take on in such a situation?
« /> Crisis assistant Edwin Benko: « Some wanted to talk, others were silent. » Helmut Lunghammer
Edwin Benko: At the request of the educational directorate, we support the school psychologists with our team. The essentials in such a situation is that the people, the students, but also the adults affected, experience the feeling of not being alone. After something incredible has happened, it is good to know that someone is there for me. Someone who takes time and listens who perceives individual needs and offers conversations because he is more stable in this situation than yourself.
