1. Enlightener: Sahib Karim Khan Facilitator: Humair Mumtaz February 26 th 2011

2. Program Agenda TimeSessionFacilitator 08:30am – 08:55amRegistrationRabayl Memon / Zoe Viccaji 09:00am – 10:30am Psychological support for survivors of disaster Sahib Karim Khan 10:30am – 10:45amTea break- 10:45am – 12:30pm Psychological support for survivors of disaster Sahib Karim Khan 12:30pm – 01:00pm Psychological support for survivors of disaster (for Children) Humair Mumtaz 01:00pm – 02:00pmLunch break- 02:00pm – 03:30pm Psychological support for survivors of disaster (for Children) Humair Mumtaz 03:30pm – 03:45pmTea break- 03:45pm to 5:00pmPanel discussion & closing ceremonyRabayl Memon

3. Norms

4. WWhat is a disaster? TTypes / Scope of disaster MMost important skills & tools for dealing with disaster Disaster & Its Scope

5. NNatural v/s Manmade SSize & Scope of Disaster DDegree of Personal Impact OOngoing Sensory Impact PProbability of Recurrence Characteristics of Disaster

6. 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

7. 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

8. Elements for Recovery Safety Physical safety Emotional safety Listening skills Predictability Control Being Effective Making Decisions

9. Signs & Symptoms of Trauma 1.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

10. Psychological First Aid Improving Safety – Safety Supporting & Developing Resources – Predictability Reducing Distress - Control

11. 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

12. Self care for Disaster Worker Vicarious Trauma (Secondary Trauma) Compassion Fatigue Why do I need to pay attention to this? 1.Organizational or Community Health 2.Personal Health & Welfare 3.Ability to Help Others

13. 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

14. 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.

15. In a Nutshell 1. 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)

16. Psychological First Aid

17. Magical Potion for Winning Hearts SSorry… PPlease… TThank you…

18. Thank You