Disaster Trauma Recovery + Processing Grief with Victoria Mexcur

In today's episode, licensed mental health therapist Victoria Mexcur is back to talk about disaster trauma recovery and processing grief. This conversation feels particularly timely after the recent fires here in Nebraska, and everything we’re still experiencing in the aftermath.While we focus a lot on the fires, this conversation applies to all kinds of situational trauma (i.e., loss, accidents, natural disasters, and other life-changing events).This episode is a reminder to please be patient with yourself and keep checking in on the people around you. Whether you’re currently in disaster trauma recovery or processing grief, please remember - all of this takes time. You do NOT have to rush your way through it!In this episode, we cover:Why the impact of trauma often unfolds in phasesHow the “heroic” phase after a crisis can temporarily mask grief through busyness + adrenalineWhy the hardest part often comes after support and attention begin to fadeWhy survivor’s guilt is often more accurately described as survivor’s shameRealizing you were doing the best you could with what you had in that momentKey signs to notice when someone is strugglingWhy nightmares, hypervigilance, crying & stress responses are normal after traumaWhy crying is one of the body’s natural ways of processing + releasing emotionUnderstanding that recovery is not linear + healing can take longer than you thinkWhat truly matters in the recovery processMake sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/disaster-trauma-recoveryConnect with Victoria:Follow on Instagram @tread_deepcounselingCheck out her websiteSend her an email at [email protected] out to her at (402) 403-9561Connect with Terryn:Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at [email protected] & Links:Mental Health After WildfireRural Mental Health ResourcesCall or text the AgriStress Helpline at (833) 897-2474Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for youCheck out my merch shopJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting