This document is a white paper discussing mental health approaches to address post-traumatic stress in victims of natural disasters, with a focus on the Second Response initiative by the Fortunate Blessings Foundation. It highlights the importance of addressing the psychological impact of disasters, particularly on children, and introduces PLAYshops as a body-centered therapy to help release trauma. The paper critiques existing methods like Psychological First Aid and Psychological Debriefing, and emphasizes the need for somatic-based interventions. It also discusses cultural considerations in trauma response and the role of play and movement in healing.
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