Enlightener: Sahib Karim Khan

Facilitator: Humair Mumtaz

February 26th 2011

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

Norms

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)

Psychological First Aid

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