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Dr. Snipes' presentation on trauma-informed disaster mental health covers the multifaceted impact of trauma and tools for prevention, emphasizing the importance of validating clients' feelings and understanding retraumatization. The loss of Asheville highlights how trauma disrupts safety and orientation, with social support and basic necessities being crucial post-disaster. Stressors, mental health history, and environmental loss significantly affect coping, while shelters and power outages exacerbate stress and disconnection. Disasters impact jobs, food supply chains, and landmarks, causing widespread disorientation and stress, with online content adding to the trauma. Stress leads to physical symptoms and increased hypervigilance, necessitating regulation of circadian rhythms, proper nutrition, and mindful medication use. Emotional responses like fear, anger, and anxiety are common, with survivor guilt and frustration from lack of coordinated response being prevalent. Cognitive changes post-disaster require strategies to manage memory issues and intrusive thoughts, while maintaining routines and recognizing trauma triggers are essential for grounding and safety. Empathy, hope, and community support are vital for recovery, with techniques like EMDR and Brain Spotting aiding in trauma integration.
Dr. Snipes' presentation on trauma-informed disaster mental health covers the multifaceted impact of