The Effects Of Crisis On Families By Dr. Everly

Dr. Everly discussed the effect of crisis on the families. The impact on families is like the impact on a community. Families can be referred to as a community. Some of the pressures on the families include withdrawal from the group. It is preferred that family stay together during a disaster. However, some may want to be isolated and pull away. The stress of the disaster may cause some family members to become short tempered. They are angry and full of anxiety. Dr. Everly stated that “people may become cynical during a crisis or disaster” (Liberty University, 2018). Cynicism is lack of trust in each other or the assistance. Violence and Neglect impact the families due to the destruction in a disaster. “Biology of family discord,
B., & Ashley, W. W. C., 2017, p.42). The clergy must practice good self-care during times of peace and during times of giving care during trauma. They are needed and need to be healthy during disasters. Without good health practices, they will not be effective for others. “In the Ten Commandments, for example, we are encouraged to observe the Sabbath, a time of rest and renewal” (Roberts, S. B., & Ashley, W. W. C., 2017, p.42). The clergy need to make time in their busy schedule for a day to rest, relax, communicate with acquaintances on the team as well as exercise.
Before we can help others, especially during a disaster, we must practice what we preach. We must perform our activities of daily living. The clergy must practice keeping the hope. The devastations during a traumatizing event can be challenging. Therefore, physical care builds strength within us. “It is important to remind ourselves to engage in the basic activities we are encouraging others to do: drinking water, eating, sleeping, praying, trying not to lose hope, and if possible, basic grooming such as washing, combing our hair, and changing clothes” (Roberts, S. B., & Ashley, W. W. C., 2017,