Disaster responders treat more than just the immediate emotional and psychological trauma of victims: they empower individuals and families to heal themselves long into a disaster's aftermath. This requires rebuilding the ability of survivors to meet their emotional and psychological needs, not only for themselves but also for others, and necessitates a careful consideration of survivors' social, economic, and political realities so healing and recovery can outlast… (more)
Publisher: Columbia University Press (February 21, 2012)
Format: EPUB
Page count: 360 pages
Protection: DRM
Language: English