6 Emotional Phases of a Disaster

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This blog post discusses the emotional journey individuals go through during a disaster. It explores the six key phases: pre-impact, impact, heroic, honeymoon, disillusionment, and reconstruction. Understanding these phases can help individuals and communities navigate the psychological effects of disasters effectively. By recognizing and addressing these emotional stages, individuals can better cope and recover from the traumatic events they experience.

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Hazard: Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Disasters; Emotions; Emotional Adjustment; Disaster Victims; Coping Skills; Psychological First Aid; Emotional Exhaustion

Institutions: Children's Hospital Association

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