Ep 15 | What is Recovery?
We all want life to get back to normal as soon as possible after we’ve experienced any sort of disaster. But what is recovery? And how will we know when we’ve found it?
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Duration: 18 minutes 48 seconds
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Ep 14 | Family Violence
Family and domestic violence increase in communities affected by disasters.
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Duration: 18 minutes 48 seconds
Ep 13 | Court cases and criminal and civil proceedings
A disaster that has some form of court case or legal proceeding attached to it comes with some particular challenges.
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Duration: 18 minutes 48 seconds
Ep 12 | Communities with Trauma
A massive event affects each of us in different of ways, but we do know that people who have experienced previous trauma are more likely to be affected because a disaster can trigger memories.
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Duration: 18 minutes 48 seconds
Ep 11 | Why a Violent Event Might Feel Different
Disasters that are caused by deliberate acts of violence like terrorism or arson can feel different to those that are caused by big weather events or freak accidents.
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Duration: 18 minutes 48 seconds
Ep 10 | The Disaster Ripple
While we understandably think of the people who have been directly physically impacted by a disaster, the impacts of disasters are far reaching. Disasters really do affect more people than you might first think.
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Duration: 18 minutes 48 seconds
Ep 9 | How to Talk to Someone After a Disaster
What do you say to someone who is struggling? We can often avoid people who have been through something tough like a disaster or a death in the family, because we’re scared of saying the wrong thing.
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Duration: 18 minutes 48 seconds
Ep 8 | Before the Next One
When you’ve been through a disaster already, it’s common to feel stressed that something else can happen. We go through the tips to prepare, and then move on with life. Preparation for a future disaster goes beyond packing a first aid kit.
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Duration: 18 minutes 48 seconds
Ep 7 | When the Landscape Changes
When the landscape is drastically impacted by a fire, flood or a cyclone, we can all feel a loss.
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Duration: 20 minutes 2 seconds
Ep 6 | Good Outcomes from Bad Times
While disasters are hard, it’s also really common to have positive change alongside the rough bits. It has a name – Post Traumatic Growth. But while we can admit things are tough, we can really struggle with accepting the good bits.
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Duration: 26 minutes 31 seconds