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Program AgendaTime Session Facilitator
08:30am – 08:55am Registration Rabayl Memon / Zoe Viccaji
09:00am – 10:30amPsychological support for survivors of
disasterSahib Karim Khan
10:30am – 10:45am Tea break -
10:45am – 12:30pmPsychological support for survivors of
disaster Sahib Karim Khan
12:30pm – 01:00pmPsychological support for survivors of
disaster (for Children) Humair Mumtaz
01:00pm – 02:00pm Lunch break -
02:00pm – 03:30pmPsychological support for survivors of
disaster (for Children) Humair Mumtaz
03:30pm – 03:45pm Tea break -
03:45pm to 5:00pm Panel discussion & closing ceremony Rabayl Memon
What is a disaster?
Types / Scope of disaster
Most important skills & tools for dealing with disaster
Disaster & Its Scope
Natural v/s Manmade
Size & Scope of Disaster
Degree of Personal Impact
Ongoing Sensory Impact
Probability of Recurrence
Characteristics of Disaster
Psychological Support for Survivors of Disaster
1. Bio-Psycho-Social Model
2. Signs & Symptoms of Trauma
3. Psychological First Aid
4. Handing People with Special Needs
5. Self care for Disaster Workers
•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.
Bio-Psycho-Social Model
Elements for Recovery
• Safety • Physical safety• Emotional safety• Listening skills
• Predictability
• Control • Being Effective• Making Decisions
Signs & Symptoms of Trauma1. Re-experiencing the Traumatic Event
2. Avoiding Memories of Trauma
3. Being Constantly Anxious and/or Easily Agitated
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)• Depression• Substance Abuse• Relationship Problems• Domestic Violence• Work-related Problems
Psychological First Aid
• Improving Safety – Safety
• Supporting & Developing Resources – Predictability
• Reducing Distress - Control
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
Self care for Disaster Worker
• Vicarious Trauma (Secondary Trauma)• Compassion Fatigue
Why do I need to pay attention to this?
1. Organizational or Community Health2. Personal Health & Welfare3. Ability to Help Others
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
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.
In a Nutshell1. Bio – Psycho – Social Model
1. Elements (Safety – Predictability - Control)
2. Signs & Symptoms of Trauma
1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
3. Psychological First Aid
4. People with Special Needs
5. Self care for Disaster Worker
1. Vicarious Trauma (secondary trauma)
2. Compassion Fatigue
3. Basic ABC (Awareness – Balance - Connection)