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Journey to Recovery After Storm King Mountain

Journey to Recovery After Storm King Mountain. Common Symptoms of PTSD. Intrusive Avoidance Arousal. Common Symptoms of PTSD. Intrusive Symptoms Persistent re-experiencing of the event in images, thoughts, recollections, daydreams and nightmares

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Journey to Recovery After Storm King Mountain

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  1. Journey to Recovery After Storm King Mountain

  2. Common Symptoms of PTSD • Intrusive • Avoidance • Arousal

  3. Common Symptoms of PTSD Intrusive Symptoms • Persistent re-experiencing of the event in images, thoughts, recollections, daydreams and nightmares • Acting and feeling as if re-living the event • Distress in the presence of symbolic reminders

  4. Common Symptoms of PTSD Avoidance Symptoms • Avoiding places and thoughts symbolic of the trauma • Problems in recalling the event • Loss of interest in important activities • Restricted emotion

  5. Common Symptoms of PTSD Arousal Symptoms • Hypervigilance • Exaggerated startle response • Sleep disturbance • Difficulty concentrating • Irritability or angry outbursts

  6. Lessons Learned • Fire Peer Support Teams • Pre-Incident planning • Follow-up/Referral (EMDR) • Validate Experience

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