When Disaster Strikes: Inside Disaster Psychology

George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP

Relationships Under Stress

Are disasters disastrous for relationships?

"Profiling" School Shooters

Can we stop the killing? One approach to reducing school violence that has re-emerged is "profiling."

Preparing for Bad Things

Pasteur once said, "Chance favors the prepared mind." Preparing yourself for bad things is an important aspect of rebounding from them.

School Shootings: How to Respond

In the wake of school violence we must help "victims" become "survivors." School violence will alter the trajectory of children's lives, but should not be allowed to define them.

Building Resilient Communities in Times of Adversity

We live in a time of political chaos, terrorism, civil unrest, and economic unpredictability. We must build resilient communities if we are to survive and thrive. Here's how.

Don't Become a "Casualty" of Terrorism

Understanding what terrorism is and how it works is the first step in avoiding becoming a victim.

Recovering from an "Act of Pure Evil": Part 2

Making sure "acts of evil" don't destroy you.

Recovering from an "Act of Pure Evil"

After the unthinkable happens, how do we get our lives back together?

Las Vegas Massacre: Why This Hurts So Much

We were warned. We were told this could happen. Its has happened in the past. Yet, we are shocked. Many are devastated. We all mourn.

Hidden Wounds of Disaster: The Floods of Puerto Rico

Flooding can bring out the worst in us!

Disaster: A Psychologist’s Perspective

Disaster survivors and our challenge to help them.