For this week’s Forum, respond to the following: This week, we consider the many options for treatment in disaster situations.
· Using the course materials as a guide, identify the treatment option(s) you would deploy in a specific disaster situation, explaining your rationale for the selection(s).
· In addition, discuss the population(s) the treatment will be used with and why this is the most appropriate choice for the population(s) identified.
Reply to the following response with 200 words minimum. (please make response as if having a conversation, respond directly to some of the statements in below post. This is not providing an analysis of the original post. Respectfully address it and even ask clarifying or additional questions.)
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Studies have shown that distress encompasses a range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral reactions (Teasley & Framingham, 2012, pg. 305). There are a variety of treatment options that are available for those that have endured some form of psychological disaster as a result of a disaster. One disaster specific treatment option that I believe is beneficial to a person that has been diagnosed with PTSD is Mindfulness therapy. To me a person that has PTSD has a greater chance to have a positive recovery using this form of therapy treatment because it serves as an important component and subset of cognitive behavior development (American Military University, 2018). A technique that is used in this treatment is a form of relaxation meditation. This is aimed to create a space for stillness of the mind and body while allowing the person to go into a deeper understanding of their process thought process. Anxiety has been known to correlate with PTSD and as a result of relaxing the mind they are able con control those negative thoughts.
Another disorder that also comes along with a disaster is Acute Stress Disorder. This is a psychological disorder that results in the aftermath of trauma. Being that this disorder has been known to go beyond a 28-day timeframe, its treatment options should be applied appropriate. In knowing that ASD can lead to PTSD, a treatment option that I would use in this disorder is cognitive behavior therapy. Being that those that suffer from ASD often have feelings of numbness from the world around them, cognitive therapy helps in mindfulness training which helps individuals identify the types of negative thinking or numbness associated with feelings of self-blame. In understanding that self-blame can lead to depression it is important that a person attends this type of therapy consistently in order to manage their feelings and decrease the chances of shame and guilt.
American Military University. (2018). WEEK 6: Effects of Disaster on Children and Special Needs Populations Treating Trauma: Long and Short-Term Approaches to Treating Disaster Trauma [Lesson notes]. Retrieved from https://edge.apus.edu/portal/site/366610/tool/230444e4-7d21-400a-b0e4-9642c00902bf
Teasley, M. L., & Framingham, J. L. (2012). Behavioral Health Response to Disasters. Boca Raton, Fla: CRC Press. Retrieved http://apus.intelluslearning.com/v3/course-widget/760/#/document
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