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COUNSELING CENTER
202 Carter Grant Wilson Building
443.885.3130
Fax 443.885.8208
Nina Hopkins - Director
nhopkins@moac.morgan.edu
Carolyn James - Secretary |
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Counseling Center Services
Coping with Crisis and Disaster
In the aftermath
of a national tragedy, you may be experiencing a flood of emotions. Each
person responds differently to crisis or disaster. It is common to experience
some of the emotional, physical, and cognitive reactions listed below.
It is important to assess and understand your own reactions and to know
how to care for yourself during times of great stress.
Typical Responses
to Crisis or Disaster
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Emotional
Reactions
- Fear
and anxiety
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Emotional numbness
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Anger
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Loss of sense of security
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- Grief
- Depression
- Homesickness
- Helplessness
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Cognitive
Reactions
- Difficulty
concentrating
- Forgetfulness
- Flashbacks
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Difficulty making decisions
- Confusion
- Fantasies
of revenge
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Physical
and Behavioral Reactions
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Fatigue or exhaustion
- Loss
of appetite
- Restlessness/ agitation
- Muscle
tension
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- Insomnia
- Nightmares
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Social withdrawal
- Heightened
startle response
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Self-Care and Healing
- Reach
out and make contact with others; talk with friends and loved ones.
- Structure
your time-keep busy.
- Eat regular,
nutritious meals-even if you're not hungry.
- Delay
making major decisions or life changes-but make daily decisions that
give you a sense of control over your life.
- Get physical
exercise and sufficient rest. Take time out to relax.
- Avoid
use of alcohol or drugs to numb your feelings.
- Recognize
and accept your feelings as normal responses to extreme circumstances.
- Talk with
someone in the Counseling Center if your symptoms persist.
Call us at 443.885.3130 to make an appointment or come in between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m. to see the counselor on walk-in duty.
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