Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Each of us can find a way to
slow down, get
oriented,
and
check-in
with ourselves when we
feel in crisis or very stressed—we just need to
take the time to find,
and use
, our own ways of
focusing.
Each time you use the
focusing
skill you are
helping your body, your brain, and your spirit
recover from trauma!
Each time you
focus
you are strengthening
your personal resources and your commitment to
recovery!
[Developed by Julian D. Ford, Ph.D.
There is more information on the following
websites to aid responders and communities
affected by disaster
(www.ctrp.org)
and trauma
(www.ptsdfreedom.org)
]
the floor under my feet. I can see the people I
am with, and I know who they are and that I
can trust them.”
Step 3: Self check (How much distress? How
much control? The worst ever?)
Ask yourself calmly and supportively,
“Is
this the worst I've ever felt? Are there still
some ways in which I still feel in control and
can deal with this situation effectively?”
Tell yourself, calmy and supportively,
If
I've gotten through other times feeling as bad
or worse than this, I can get through this! I
am still in control in some important ways, so
I can handle this! There are people in my life
who are helping me to get through this okay!”
