There are actions that CERT members can take to deal with the psychological stresses that are associated with disaster response. These include:
Why dealing with disaster-related stress is important
Identify steps you can take to relieve your own stressors, both individually and as part of a team
Identify ways to help survivors with disaster trauma
Current CERT members are encouraged to attend these sessions as refreshers.
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