Discussion:
The mental Health effects of Diasters
Select one man-made or natural disaster and one crisis or other trauma-causing event to use for the application.
1.Briefly describe the two examples you selected.
2.Briefly explain the major mental health effects of disasters, crises, and/or trauma-causing events on people (survivors and care providers). Use examples to be specific, and be sure to include generalizations that apply across disasters, crises, and other trauma-causing events.
3.Analyze the counselor's role in responding to people (survivors and care providers) affected by disasters, crises, and/or trauma-causing events. Again, use your examples to be specific, and be sure to include generalizations that apply across disasters, crises, and other trauma-causing events.
4.Briefly describe the experience of vicarious trauma and/or secondary traumatic stress, and explain what strategies counselors might use to minimize and/or address them.