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Follow on Google News | Three Essential Steps to Take After Natural Disaster: Trauma Chaplain Emma Churchman on Surviving Kentucky Flooding
Step 1: Acknowledge the Reality of Your Situation After a disaster, survival often takes precedence over emotional well-being. Churchman emphasizes that recognizing your fear, grief, and loss as they happen is vital. "You don't have to 'hold it together'—honoring your emotions actually makes you stronger," she explains. Step 2: Lean on Your Community No one survives a disaster alone. Churchman's book, The Deep End of Hope, highlights how her small town relied on each other for support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. "Connection is the antidote to trauma. Whether it's neighbors, first responders, or relief workers, let others help," she urges. Step 3: Find Small Moments of Stability In chaos, finding even the smallest sense of normalcy helps regulate the nervous system. Whether it's a daily ritual, a conversation, or a moment of silence, Churchman advises creating grounding practices to help process trauma as it unfolds. "These steps aren't about waiting until the crisis is over to heal," says Churchman. "They are about surviving while you're still in the middle of it." As Kentuckians begin to pick up the pieces, Churchman's message of resilience is more critical than ever. Her book, The Deep End of Hope, details her experience navigating survival, trauma, and transformation. A portion of proceeds from the book will support Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS), which was instrumental in rebuilding her community after Hurricane Helene. The Deep End of Hope is now available at major retailers and online bookstores. For interviews, review copies, or more information, please contact: EmmaChurchman.com End
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