...When a disaster strikes whether it is natural or manmade, it comes with emotional effects of trauma such as stress which include anger, sadness, anxiety, fear, and irritability. The aftermath of a disaster lingers than the destruction itself and become a long term issues It is evident that after this type of crisis individual, group, and community suffer loss of property, love ones, cultural unity and spiritual belief in isolation. Although they are given material supports and even moral supports, it cannot be compared with the spirituality effectiveness that survivors gone through. This is a major issue which needs to be addressed apart from medical treatment, spiritual restoration should be put in place to help resolve the immediate crisis and help restore the victim to a sense of normalcy or level of functioning equal to or higher than prior to the crisis. Most disaster survivors tend to look for higher power as a source for strength and hope during these difficult times. Therefore spiritual care providers should be made available to assist them to regain their trust in God and healing of minds. Many people will experience spiritual stress reactions during or after a disaster. During disasters, a diverse cross-section of people seek spiritual care. Religious leaders will be challenged to support and offer an open environment with respect to religious diversity, social diversity, and unfamiliar cultural and mass care settings. These tips can guide you as you help your...
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...essential part of humanity. Disaster disrupts people’s spiritual lives significantly. Nurturing people’s spiritual needs contributes to holistic healing. Everyone can benefit from Spiritual Care in times of disaster(Light our way, 2012) Spirituality is a broader concept than Religion or Faith. Many people choose to adhere to a religion or faith tradition which provides a source of belonging, meaning, and identity. Spirituality is very broad because every person has a sense of spirituality, whether or not they are ‘religious’. There are many definition of spirituality, however, they all share common elements involving the struggle for meaning and the relationship of the Human Spirit to transcendence and hope. Spirituality is a complex and intricately personal experience.When a disaster occurs, either manmade or natural people question their belief systems. They question their spirituality. They need a place, or someone to blame. They question their God about why he could let this happen, they question the universe. In a man made disaster they blame the people our the community. In a natural disaster they could blame their God. The cause that is “blamed” for the disaster speaks to the belief structure that the person views the world through. It determines how he or she has been viewing established meaning. It also speaks to how the person perceives community, as well as how participation in community should be and how it is influenced. (2012) Disasters disrupt lives on many different...
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...terms of a manmade disaster, the after effects can include: distrust in the community, hopelessness for individuals, and a sense of struggle for health care providers. Spirituality is an aspect of life that is important to some and non-important to others. In my personal opinion, we all have some form of spirituality and sense of being within us, even though it may be blocked out consciously and emotionally from someone. Disasters can change someone obviously physically, but internally as well. Disaster can cause a sense of impending doom that can come and go after the disaster has ended. This may lead someone to lean on spiritual aspects, or it may cause the reverse and enable someone to change their beliefs and initiate negativity and hopelessness. Communities can develop a sense of distrust in each other, in their faith, and in their future. The spiritual strength that held a community together previously to the disaster could become disrupted and can result in complete chaos and misunderstanding. For healthcare providers, the aspect of spirituality can be brought to light quickly when being involved in a disaster. The feelings of sadness, despair, and grief from viewing trauma to innocent individuals may cause healthcare providers to seek religious and spiritual healing to restore their faith and guidance. Understanding an individual’s view on spirituality and its possibility to help an individual heal is necessary, especially in a time of disaster, regardless of the...
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...plan for disaster preparation and response. In total, the original chapter comprises Chapters 1, 14, 16-18. Chapter Overview Many of you are reading this manual as part of your efforts to prepare as a spiritual care professional who will be ready to respond during times of disaster. Your main role will be to provide emotional and spiritual support to those affected by disaster, but it is also critical for you to understand the context in which you will be providing this support—the bigger picture, so to speak. Disaster relief operations are complex systems having more to them than just a response mechanism. They require a significant amount of pre-planning. Disaster experts have long known that waiting until a disaster strikes to test a community’s response procedures can be disastrous. How communities respond to disaster can even induce more stress on individuals and place them at risk for developing a variety of adverse reactions and psychological consequences. This section takes the first step towards introducing you to the key elements of disaster management and response at multiple levels. The focus of this chapter is on the framework of disaster planning, preparedness, and response. In the event of a disaster in your community, you may be asked and/or may want to help. It will help you to have an understanding of the structure of the overall response so that you know how your efforts will enhance the overall operation that makes disaster response possible. Disaster Management...
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...people order and practice their spiritual beliefs, often within a faith tradition. The nature of one's beliefs, the strength of those beliefs, and the degree to which those beliefs have helped people through previous experiences of loss, influences the spiritual needs and issues that arise. Spirituality and religious faith generally provide people with a sense of order, security, and well-being. If spiritual beliefs are threatened or lost entirely, disillusionment, anxiety, anger, depression, and even despair may all set in. As we attempt to make sense out of tragic events-especially when they appear to be random, senseless, unjust, or cruel-significant psychic suffering can cause a kind of wounding of the spirit. It can be very troubling but does not have to be a mortal wounding, as individuals, families, and communities can and often do find the spiritual, physical, and emotional support needed to heal after a disaster. People become anxious when confronted by occurrences without any identifiable cause. Consequently, they sometimes create their own reasons why things happen or why God has done certain things. Thus arises the tendency to place responsibility somewhere, even if they have to blame themselves to find the cause for the effect. Some believe, God must be punishing me/us for something that I/we have done. Of course, experience and history support that disasters do not spare good people and strike only those deserving punishment. Disasters like hurricanes, floods, and...
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...Cuyunon word which means “The mountain people”. This is because their traditional habitat was around the mountains. There are only approximately 500 Batak remnants. The anthropologists consider the Batak to have a close relationship with another Negrito tribe, the Ayta. They appear to be small, dark skinned and have short “kinky” or curly hair. Sometimes, the Batak go for hunting trips in the forest, a practice that has, according to them, spiritual and economic value. Their system of belief is animism, a belief that no separation exists between the physical and spiritual world, spirits/souls exist in human and in various animals, mountains, plants or other elements of natural environment. Some spirits, known as “panyeon”, are collectively suspicious of human beings but tolerate them under the conditions that the people don’t waste or abuse the resources in the forests. Other spirits, known as “Diwata”, are collectively benevolent. All the spirits are capricious. Batak make offerings regularly to these spirits, while Shamans are taken through spiritual possession to enable them to communicate with these spirits and bring healing to the sick. The Chokwe, who are believed to be the descendants of pygmies are situated in the southern part of the democratic republic of Congo (formerly known as Zaire), northern part of Angola and western Zambia. The group had a very powerful kingdom which existed from the 17th century up to the 19th century. The kingdom was situated at the present day Angola...
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...Disaster in Franklin County The role of the Health Personnel and the public nurse is to provide immediate relief in the aftermath of a disaster, helping the community to rebuild and recover from the damages sought by the disaster. The member of the public health personnel includes the public information officer, whose role is to make sure that the proper Public Health Information is disseminated to the public and all the agencies involved. This person has extensive experience in supervising and organizing people and will organize, supervise the team and resources. The Operations Section Chief is responsible for manifesting the objective and goal of the department. The Planning Section Chief is responsible for complying, analyzing and circulating information. This person directs the planning procedure of the team. The Logistic Section Chief, accesses the resources the operation requires to help the community through the disaster. They will organize for, supplies, equipment and spaces. The Financial/Administrative Section Chief is responsible for making sure that the team follows necessary contractual and financial processes. The Liaison officer is responsible for providing information by answering questions from all the agencies and acts as go-between them. The Public Nurse duty is to secure the well being of the people in the community to provide quality health care through the utilization of the multidisciplinary team available. In this disaster, the severe thunderstorm left...
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...it was vanity; but the dreamers by day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.” These words from British Army Officer, T.E Lawrence, have guided the creation of my own personal mantra: “Live your dreams with open eyes”. This mantra has been affirmed in my life as it drives me to actively pursue my passions – and there are many - with fervour and an undaunted determination. When one door closes, a mere crack of a window is enough to encourage me towards my goals, whether they be emotional, physical, academic or spiritual. I have always been told that I am an anomaly. Though I am artistic by nature with a natural talent for singing, writing and the visual arts, I always had a love for the sciences, specifically medicine. This love affair grew from watching the many medical dramas which drew me into ‘diagnosing’ and taking care of relatives, tending to sick pets, even nursing a plant back to health. As I grew older and began to see the world from a more mature perspective, I realized that I what I really wanted to do was help. Help people, animals – anyone and anything that suffered in some way. Sadly or perhaps decidedly, I was not able to pursue medicine due to financial circumstances. Instead, I pursued an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science. This honed a new awareness in me, of caring about the earth we inhabit and preserving the resources that sustain us. Though...
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...Bilal Daoudi Professor: Mr. David Carter Class: ENG111 123A FA13 Date: 09/11/13 The Cherokee Tribes During a recent trip to Lake Lure in western North Carolina, I was taking a boat ride with my fiancée and her family and we were sharing many stories. When her mother, Martha, tried to show us the Great Smoky Mountains on the west side, she mentioned the Cherokee tribes where her ancestors used to live as the Native Americans who inhabited North America before the settlers came from Europe. After we finished that wonderful ride, I scheduled another meeting weeks later to talk more with Layla, my fiancée, about her origins and the Cherokee. Layla Sawyer said, “There are three federally recognized tribes today: the Eastern Band of Cherokees, the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. I trace part of my ancestry back to the Eastern Band of Cherokees, although I’m not a member.” The Eastern Band of Cherokees are scattered throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. However, her family has roots in Cherokee NC. The Cherokee Nation and UKB are located in Oklahoma and Arkansas. They were originally part of the same larger body of Cherokees who were settled in the mountains of southeastern North America but in 1838 the federal government forced the Cherokees to leave their lands in Southeastern US and relocate to Oklahoma. This was known as the ‘Trail of Tears’ in which thousands of Cherokees were forced...
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...Emergency Preparedness The world has encountered multiple disasters throughout the past decade. The devastation from tsunamis, mudslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, wildfires, super storms, and terroristic attacks impacts the lives of millions, and the affects will be felt for generations. A "disaster is an event that causes a level of destruction, death, or injury that affects the abilities of the community to respond to the incident using available resources" (Nies & McEwen, 2011, p. 562). The state of Texas has experienced severe drought conditions for several years. Severe drought conditions place Texas at high risk for wildfires and flooding. In 2011 Texas experienced the most devastating wildfire season the state has seen in years. The worst wildfire in the state's history "broke out in Bastrop County on Sept. 4, a hot, dry, windy Sunday afternoon. Before firefighters got it contained, the Bastrop County Complex Fire covered some 34,000 acres, claimed two lives and destroyed more than 1,600 homes" (Fountain & Nottingham, 2011, n.p.). Extreme drought conditions placed professional and volunteer firefighters on high alert; as red flag warnings posted, and threats of dangerous fire conditions continued. On Sunday, September 4, around 14:15 in the afternoon, Bastrop County dispatch received a call about a brush fire near U.S. 290 and Texas 21, in the Circle D neighborhood, sparked by what appeared to be a downed power line. By the time Bastrop County...
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...Abstract Disasters have devastating and severe acute and long-term consequences for individuals and communities. The paper expounds on the social ramifications of disasters, while highlighting a disaster’s effects in vulnerable populations. The collaborative actions of communities, governments, public health, media, and health professionals are also depicted in the paper. Lastly, implications for Advanced Practice Nurses concerning leadership, involvement in public policy and education, and development of advanced disaster planning are illustrated. Keywords: disaster, disaster response and planning, social ramifications, advanced practice nursing. Disaster--the term itself invokes feelings of dread, despair, and devastation. Furthermore, the effects of disasters on human condition are far-reaching and unpredictable. For health care professionals, disaster preparedness and response entails an understanding of the socio-economic issues and the collective responsibilities of multiple agencies when a disaster strikes. Disasters affect individuals, families, societies, and communities, with little time for any warning or preparation.1 The collective obligations of government, communities, hospitals, and medical professionals are underscored during this trying time. Introduction What is a disaster? Calamity, catastrophe, tragedy, are just some of the words uttered when a disaster occurs. Perry and Quarantelli2 explained that disaster has several meanings depending...
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...English Methodist minister. First known as the "Christian Mission" to provide social welfare assistance to the residents of urban slums and save them from their sinful lifestyles of prostitution, gambling, and drunkenness, it was renamed in 1878. Military ranks and titles were assigned according to their responsibilities. His wife, Catherine, was co-founder. The "soldiers" preached openly in the streets. They promoted high ideals of service and commitment. Importance of the Salvation Army The Salvation Army is currently active in ninety-eight countries, using 136 languages. It was the first significant organization to recognize and act upon a Christ-like belief that providing for the physical needs of the poor enabled meeting their spiritual needs. Its ministry is a model of Christian social action. It pioneered the pairing of relief and social welfare with the opportunity for work. Significantly, the Salvation Army never distinguishes its programs...
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...Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity Religion and spirituality are driving forces for a majority of the world’s population today. There are 13 major world religions, including Christianity Orthodox, Christianity Western, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Bahá’í, Confucianism, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism (Holidays, Festivals, 2010). When addressing health care issues, it’s important to remember that different religions do not view good health care exactly alike. The purpose of this paper is to comparatively analyze two of the major religions, Christianity and Sikhism, and evaluate their faith philosophies toward healthcare. In so doing, the two worldviews will be explained. Christian Worldview According to Shelly (2006), a worldview is defined as “the basic assumptions that underlie a system of thought…the wellspring of our thinking, but our way of life as well” (Shelly & Miller, 2006, p.33). There are seven basic questions to answer to define a worldview. For Christianity, they are answered using Biblical text. Prime Reality Christianity explains in the Bible that prime reality is that there is one true God, who created heaven and earth for His glory. He gives us life, and is close and personal (Acts 17:22-27, New International Version). Humans are created to love God, serve him exclusively (John 14:6), and show love to those around us (John 13:34. The Nature of the World ...
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...Knowing Your Audience Paper and Communication Release Insert Name XBCOM/275 July 28th, 2013 Colette Franklin Knowing Your Audience Paper and Communication Release When you are trying to portray a message, it is important to remember who your audience is. The way you deliver a message will depend on your audience and if you are delivering the message informally, formally, personally, or on behalf of a company. The way you deliver a message after an accident or disaster is important, as you are people with a fragile situation and fragile people involved. If a company portrays, through their messages, that the situation is not under control or that they do not care there will be consequences for that company and anybody affiliated with the company. When there is information regarding an accident or disaster, it's important for the company know their audience. For instance, the San Esteban Mining Company needed to know how to respond to each of the audience (families, employees, and the stakeholders) in the case of the Chilean copper mine in South America. It was on Thursday, August 5, 2010, a shaft collapsed in the Chilean copper mine trapping 33 miners 2,300 feet below ground. Immediately, a rescue mission was underway, however, another collapse in the mine stalled the efforts of the rescue crews for hours (Weik, 2010). The 33 miners remained trapped in the mine for more than two months; during this time the world kept watch as the government upheld a communications strategy...
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...------------------------------------------------- Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide * Functional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions: This FHP template is to be used for organizing community assessment data in preparation for completion of your collaborative learning community (CLC) assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional bullet points if applicable to your community. Value/Belief Pattern Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with beliefs related to health. * Caucasian 69.9% * Hispanic 17% * Black 5.8% Predominant spiritual beliefs in the community that may influence health. * Christian (several mega churches in the community) * Catholic * New Age, Wiccan ( Predominantly in the Old Colorado City and Manitou areas) Availability of spiritual resources within or near the community (churches/chapels, synagogues, chaplains, Bible studies, sacraments, self-help groups, support groups, etc.). * New Life Church (Mega Church) * Focus on the Family ( church and Christian Publishing company) * St. Mary’s (Parish and school) * Corpus Christi (Catholic church and school) * Colorado Christian School and Church * Temple Shalom (Jewish Synagogue and Community Center) * MADD * Al-Anon * AA * Penrose- St. Francis Health System offers health clinics, support group for cancer pt’s and family, breastfeeding and anti-natal education. Do...
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