Psychological and spiritual care is usually second/third level priorities when addressing the
needs of terrorist or mass disaster victims. Medical care, food, containment of toxic
substances and housing are the primary focus of police, fire and humanitarian personnel.
Considerable research, both in the US and abroad, suggests that the long term effects of such
traumas are psychological (PTSD, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide,
anxiety attacks and sleep disturbances) and/or spiritual (challenges to or lose of faith,
confrontations with evil, a need for meaning, how to overcome suffering and whether to
forgive or not). This handbook addresses preventative measures (training, planning, as well
as policies and procedures) that various business, educational and government organizations
should put in place in order to minimize the emotional impact of mass disasters. In addition,
treatment (on site, off site and long term, as well as psychological and spiritual) is covered in
detail. It is a must for administrators and professional responders regarding prevention,
treatment and self-care.
Cost $25.00
Cost $25.00
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