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Enlightener: Sahib Karim Khan Facilitator: Humair Mumtaz

Enlightener: Sahib Karim Khan Facilitator: Humair Mumtaz. February 26 th 2011. Program Agenda. Norms. Disaster & Its Scope. What is a disaster? Types / Scope of disaster Most important skills & tools for dealing with disaster. Characteristics of Disaster. Natural v/s Manmade

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Enlightener: Sahib Karim Khan Facilitator: Humair Mumtaz

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  1. Enlightener: Sahib Karim Khan Facilitator: Humair Mumtaz February 26th 2011

  2. Program Agenda

  3. Norms

  4. Disaster & Its Scope • What is a disaster? • Types / Scope of disaster • Most important skills & tools for dealing with disaster

  5. Characteristics of Disaster • Natural v/s Manmade • Size & Scope of Disaster • Degree of Personal Impact • Ongoing Sensory Impact • Probability of Recurrence

  6. Psychological Support for Survivors of Disaster • Bio-Psycho-Social Model • Signs & Symptoms of Trauma • Psychological First Aid • Handing People with Special Needs • Self care for Disaster Workers

  7. Bio-Psycho-Social Model • Biological Impact: • Brain releases chemicals that help people protect themselves, however in the long run this causes problems (rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, pain in muscles etc.) • Physical activity can serve to balance out this impact by releasing other positive chemicals. • Psychological Impact: • Thinking • Feeling • Social Impact: • Relationships • Social activities should be encouraged after facing a disaster.

  8. Elements for Recovery • Safety • Physical safety • Emotional safety • Listening skills • Predictability • Control • Being Effective • Making Decisions

  9. Signs & Symptoms of Trauma • Re-experiencing the Traumatic Event • Avoiding Memories of Trauma • Being Constantly Anxious and/or Easily Agitated • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Depression • Substance Abuse • Relationship Problems • Domestic Violence • Work-related Problems

  10. Psychological First Aid • Improving Safety – Safety • Supporting & Developing Resources – Predictability • Reducing Distress - Control

  11. People with Special Needs • Identifying & Accessing • Communicating • Isolation & Dependence on Others/Helpers • Loss of Expensive Assistive Technology • Difficulty Accessing Necessary Medical Care • Elderly • Refugees & New Immigrants

  12. Self care for Disaster Worker • Vicarious Trauma (Secondary Trauma) • Compassion Fatigue • Why do I need to pay attention to this? • Organizational or Community Health • Personal Health & Welfare • Ability to Help Others

  13. Signs of Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue • Cognitive • Memory Problems • Confusion • Negative Thinking • Not caring about things • Emotional • Anger • Guilt • Fear • Sadness • Physical • Muscle Aches • Headaches • Nausea & stomach pain • High blood pressure • Behavioral • Increased substance abuse • Blaming others • Not sleeping or eating • Impatience

  14. How to Prevent Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue? • Awareness • Balance • Connection • Other activities that could help: • Get adequate sleep. • Take regular breaks. • Eat regular & healthy meals. • Talk & play with family and friends. • Pay attention to good work that you & others are doing. • Educate yourself as much as possible about the effects of trauma.

  15. In a Nutshell • Bio – Psycho – Social Model • Elements (Safety – Predictability - Control) • Signs & Symptoms of Trauma • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder • Psychological First Aid • People with Special Needs • Self care for Disaster Worker • Vicarious Trauma (secondary trauma) • Compassion Fatigue • Basic ABC (Awareness – Balance - Connection)

  16. Psychological First Aid

  17. Magical Potion for Winning Hearts • Sorry… • Please… • Thank you…

  18. Thank You

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