Fires and Earthquakes Causing Second Hand Trauma

Sissy Mylrea SeeChange Counselling & Hypnosis

Vicarious trauma can be caused from hearing about others’ trauma It can not only be done via listening to friends and family but through social media and media With all the news about fires in the world and our local community and country having experienced fires it can trigger trauma

It can be felt physically, emotionally, or both It can create dramatic emotional responses in us from self-denial to unpredictable mood swings, flashbacks, and other symptoms

Symptoms can come in a variety of forms Bad dreams, hypervigilance, anxiety, grief, anger, sadness, avoidance of places and situations, doomscrolling (on the topic), loss of hope and psychological symptoms such as headaches, heartburn and ulcers. Ways to help with second hand trauma; getting rid of the negative energy by going for a walk in nature or doing some exercise. Be aware of what you are taking in. What are you choosing to look and surround yourself with? Make a choice to focus on other things that lift you up. Learn to use mindfulness and mediation regularly as part of your mental health routine. Create your own group to meditate with on a regular basis.

I am sending love and light to all who are affected by disasters around the world including Gaia herself.