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P E Hodgkinson

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PubMed1994

The impact of disaster support work.

Limited available evidence suggests that disaster support work may have negative effects. This study attempts to examine the impact of disaster-related stress on helpers offering psychological support to victims of two major disasters, and to identify potential moderating factors. Sixty-seven social workers were surveyed, measures being taken of psychological symptomatology and wellbeing, personality variables, social support, life events, and various aspects of disaster support work. Comparison with normative data suggested that subjects were experiencing significant levels of stress. Two major sources of disaster-related stress were identified: role-related difficulties and contact with clients' distress. Approximately one third of the variance in helper response could be explained by variables reflecting coping style, prior life events and the aforementioned aspects of disaster support work. Follow-up data at 12 months demonstrated persisting high levels of stress.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1993

Viewing human remains following disaster: helpful or harmful?

Seventy-four bereaved of the Zeebrugge Disaster completed symptom measures some 30 months following the tragedy. The group was divided into those who viewed or did not view the body and according to time of recovery, i.e. the first night, the following weeks, at the time of righting of the ship, and subsequently. For the two main groups, where body recovery was made on the first night or on the righting of the ship, intrusive and avoidant symptomatology were lower in those who viewed, but general psychological symptoms and measures of bereavement were not affected. The implications of the findings are discussed in relation to post-disaster management.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1989

Technological disaster--survival and bereavement.

Differences between natural and man-made disaster are described, deleterious psychological effects of technological components catastrophe appearing to be longer lasting. The psychological components of the experience of survival are outlined, and the concept of post-traumatic stress disorder located within this. Bereavement reactions, complicated by enhancement of the factors accompanying sudden, violent death, are also described, and risk factors noted. Finally, the development of community-based preventative mental health programmes which are acceptable to victims are detailed, emphasising restoration of the victims' sense of control over their own lives and the value of self-help. The role of counselling and specialist treatment is placed in this context.

Bereavement↗
PubMed1987

Responding to in-patient suicide.

A personal experience of in-patient suicide is detailed, and the process of and problems encountered by the staff in working through the tragedy are described. The responses are examined from the standpoint of bereavement theory and bereaved family systems. Many similarities are noted to exist, particularly with the documented responses of spouse survivors of suicide. Staff reactions are considered in terms of their emotional content and the support provided by organizational structure. The support required by the client group is also considered.

Adaptation, Psychological↗