Boston Tragedy: What Happens Next Matters Most
Summary
“Despite the fact that a great deal of attention is given to emergency preparedness, there is no equivalent education or information available on how to cope with the earth-shattering mental and emotional ramifications of a tragedy like the Boston marathon bombing,” warns bestselling author and resilience expert Cheryl Hunter.“Physical survival isn’t our sole concern when faced with tragedy; how we bounce back on a mental and emotional level will determine our quality of life moving forward.” In the grips of a catastrophe such as what happened in Boston, many are shocked, stunned and unable to function, with no comprehension about how to cope.Frequently called upon by the media, Cheryl is currently featured as the on-camera expert in a Huffington Post series, is a regular contributing writer for several national publications, is the author of the bestselling book USE IT: Turn Setbacks Into Success, and has given three TEDx talks.“Physical survival isn’t our sole concern when faced with tragedy; how we bounce back on a mental and emotional level will determine our quality of life moving forward.”In the grips of a catastrophe such as what happened in Boston, many are shocked, stunned and unable to function, with no comprehension about how to cope.When the impact of a calamity devastates an entire community, it becomes even more essential to stop the downward spiral, intervene in ensuing secondary effects, and allow for healing to begin.Hunter’s educational model is not based on hypothetical situations or conjecture; as a teenager she was abducted, raped and brutally beaten.