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Calgary Counselling Centre Suite 200, 940 – 6 th Ave SW Intake Phone: (403) 691-5991

MOVING FORWARD: Caring for Ourselves & Others after the Flood A presentation by Susan Shores, MSW. Calgary Counselling Centre Suite 200, 940 – 6 th Ave SW Intake Phone: (403) 691-5991 www.calgarycounselling.com. People are built to handle this . Normal reactions after the flood:.

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Calgary Counselling Centre Suite 200, 940 – 6 th Ave SW Intake Phone: (403) 691-5991

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  1. MOVING FORWARD: Caring for Ourselves & Others after the FloodA presentation by Susan Shores, MSW Calgary Counselling Centre Suite 200, 940 – 6th Ave SW Intake Phone: (403) 691-5991 www.calgarycounselling.com Biz Recovery Expo, Calgary, July 31, 2013

  2. People are built to handle this Biz Recovery Expo, Calgary, July 31, 2013

  3. Normal reactions after the flood: Distress is a common reaction Distress is temporary for most people Most peoples’ need for support is met by persons close to them Biz Recovery Expo, Calgary, July 31, 2013

  4. Common responses to a traumatic event Biz Recovery Expo, Calgary, July 31, 2013

  5. It will take time before you or people you know start to feel better You may have strong feelings right away. Or you may notice a change much later, after the crisis is over Stress can change how you act with friends and family It will take time for you to feel better and for your life to return to normal Give yourself and others time to heal Biz Recovery Expo, Calgary, July 31, 2013

  6. Ways to begin MOVING FORWARD: Follow a normal routine as much as possible Eat healthy meals. Avoid missing meals or overeating Exercise and stay active Do something relaxing Help others in your community. Stay busy. Accept help from others. Talk about your feelings Limit sights and sounds of the disaster. Reduce exposure through TV, radio and internet. Biz Recovery Expo, Calgary, July 31, 2013

  7. As seen by Calgary’s response to the flood there are benefits to giving back: People impacted by disasters can benefit from taking action; by moving beyond their situation and helping others Transforming - from victim to survivor OR transforming society to make it a better place. (ie. MADD) Biz Recovery Expo, Calgary, July 31, 2013

  8. Helping others cope with the flood Be positive Explain the normal reactions to the flood Help them connect with their friends and family Listen but do not pressure people to talk about experiences Join them in a healthy meal, exercise and/or laughter Assist them in practical tasks they may find overwhelming Assist them to a professional if necessary Biz Recovery Expo, Calgary, July 31, 2013

  9. Seek help when you or someone else … Is not able to care for him/herself or children Is not able to do his/her job Problems with eating or sleeping Uses alcohol or drugs to get away from problems Feel sad or depressed for more than two weeks Thinking about suicide Biz Recovery Expo, Calgary, July 31, 2013

  10. Contact us • Intake phone: (403) 691-5991 • Calgary Counselling Centre is open Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • More information: calgarycounselling.com

  11. Questions? Thank You!

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