Shock and Trauma

I have been writing about the need to minister to those suffering from the shock and trauma of disaster. Dr. Galina Chentsova, a psychiatrist and psychologist in Moscow, Russia called tonight to work on her plans for visiting us in November.

As part of her visit she and I will present a seminar about the ways to help Victims of terror, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.

I a previous post I mentioned that some Victims will respond with anger, and frustration at the very people trying to help them. This is normal but regrettable. Like a drowning man who grabs the Rescuer so hard that they both go under Victims of trauma are quite often in danger of losing control of their emotions to the point that they attack the Rescuer.

Russia suffered greatly under the Communists. Now they are suffering again from the bombs of terrorists and the kidnapping of school children. There are ways to prepare ourselves to help such persons, but it requires some self awareness on our part. In fact, many First Responders suffer from greater Post traumatic Stresses than the Victims.

Look for more information on how you can support Galina and attend our seminar.

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