Transcript Working with Survivors of Trauma - IBM.

Enlightener: Sahib Karim Khan
Facilitator: Humair Mumtaz
February 26th 2011
Program Agenda
Time
Session
Facilitator
08:30am – 08:55am
Registration
Rabayl Memon / Zoe Viccaji
09:00am – 10:30am
Psychological support for survivors of
disaster
Sahib Karim Khan
10:30am – 10:45am
Tea break
-
10:45am – 12:30pm
Psychological support for survivors of
disaster
Sahib Karim Khan
12:30pm – 01:00pm
Psychological support for survivors of
disaster (for Children)
Humair Mumtaz
01:00pm – 02:00pm
Lunch break
-
02:00pm – 03:30pm
Psychological 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
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

Size & Scope of Disaster

Degree of Personal Impact

Ongoing Sensory Impact

Probability of Recurrence
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
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.
Elements for Recovery
• Safety
• Physical safety
• Emotional safety
• Listening skills
• Predictability
• Control
• Being Effective
• Making Decisions
Signs & Symptoms of Trauma
1. 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 Health
2. Personal Health & Welfare
3. Ability to Help Others
Signs of Vicarious Trauma &
Compassion Fatigue
Cognitive
• Memory Problems
• Confusion
• Negative Thinking
• Not caring about things
Physical
• Muscle Aches
• Headaches
• Nausea & stomach pain
• High blood pressure
Emotional
• Anger
• Guilt
• Fear
• Sadness
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 Nutshell
1.
Bio – Psycho – Social Model
1.
2.
Elements (Safety – Predictability - Control)
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)
Psychological First Aid
Magical Potion for Winning Hearts
 Sorry…
 Please…
 Thank
you…
Thank You