Emotions Workshop ‘C’ findings

Emotions Challenge because people display emotions. Often people freeze or panic because emotions are so strong, they are then unable to act. Diversely affected people Diversified treatement « Victims »

Emotions Dysfunction in the mourning process with long term consequences Peer support is working Family and Specialists to cooperate « Victims »

Emotions Crisis, or as parasite to crisis.  Disrupting behaviour. Gear automated mode  Some parents over-protective, some passive.  Avoid expert attitude, be like people  Local expertise not used « Responders »

Emotions 3 levels of interventions: –Spontaneous Peers Psychological Environment where emotions are accepted RC volunteers with emotional training ? « Responders »

Emotions  Specialists had no access to deliver care. Many traumatic situation followed.  Course explains physical reactions to fear  External experts, disregard local ones.  Camp set-up by logistic / evacuees « Examples »

Emotions  Society not always accepts emotional sharing  Every emotion is psychological problem  Body, Mind and Emotions = Whole Person  Few skills about emotions  Public expectations changed over time « Comments »