Date: August 19, 2023

This recording talks about being prepare in case of an emergency. Valerie talks about basic supplies to have on hand and ready in case of an emergency. And the discussion leads to important documents to have accessible in case of evacuation, such as identification, insurance cards, and copies of wills stored in a fireproof safe. The discussion then touches on ways to stay calm during emergencies, such as using essential oils or humor. Finally, the different responses to trauma – fight, flight, freeze, fawn – are explained, with the message that people should not feel ashamed of their natural responses. So if you are prepare to learn to be safe in case of an emergency then you are sure to discover so much from Valerie’s wealth of knowledge and the tips that she has to offer to get you ready in case of an emergency situation.

IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00:05

How to prepare for an emergency?

0:09:10

5 day emergency kit

0:10:18

Important Accessible Items

0:18:20

What else can we do not to get re-traumatized during an emergency event?

0:20:00

The importance of having a grounding kit

0:21:42

The purpose of essential oils

0:22:28

Carrying a mask

0:27:38

Why the sense of smell is so powerful?

0:29:52

The Fight, Flight and Freeze

0:30:26

What about normalcy?

0:34:29

Don’t Feel ashamed of your type of response Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn