MERRAG Community Awareness Event: Disaster Psychology 2/13/20, 10 am-noon at Montecito Fire Department: 595 San Ysidro Rd.
In this class, you will learn:
• What is "Disaster Trauma"
• What are the causes of a "traumatic crisis"
• What are the psychological impacts of a disaster on you, your family members and neighbors
• What are the emotional or physical symptoms of trauma for various age groups
• What is "psychological first aid" and how can it be used after a disaster
• What steps can you take to reduce your own stress
• What not to say when providing support to disaster survivors
Please RSVP to Joyce Reed at
[email protected] or (805) 969-2537
Address/Location
Montecito Fire Protection District
595 San Ysidro Rd
Montecito, CA 93108
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-969-7762