This issue of The Dialogue highlights how important it is for disaster responders to manage the stress that is an inevitable part of their work so they can support others more effectively and enjoy greater well-being. Articles describe how responders bolstered one another’s resilience as they helped survivors of flooding in Texas, offer stress management tips from an experienced responder, and explain how a team in South Carolina incorporated stress management into disaster response. Learn more.
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