Registered Traumatologist. Dr. Sherrie Raz, provides advice for those who were affected by the very active and devastating 2004 and 2005 storm seasons.
For residents whose lives were devastated by a tropical storm, the first anniversary of these catastrophic events can be very traumatic. To aid anyone suffering as a result of their losses, during this emotional time, Stormtips.com expert doctor of Clinical Psychology Sherrie Raz will be posting important coping advice on the Stormtips.com site and will also be available to the media for interviews.
A registered Traumatologist. Dr. Raz has been a part of rescue missions at the World Trade Center 9/11, the Florida hurricanes, and for Tsunami Relief, Indonesia. In addition, Dr. Raz is a member of FEMA’s Disaster Medical Assistance Team FL-3 of Homeland Security and the inventor of the Mobil Stress Reduction Unit (MSRU) for the front lines and Applied Neuro-Technology Systems I (ANTS I) for stress reduction.
"The one-year anniversary of any traumatic event is a serious time in a person’s life,” says Dr. Raz. “This time of reflection and assessment or even denial, can create a variety of emotional reactions. Understanding what is happening and learning how to cope is critical.”
“Dr. Raz is a leading authority in Mental Health Crisis Management,” said Mark Dammeyer, Stormtips.com founder and Simu-US President, a leading manufacturer of motors and controls for rolling shutters, awnings, and commercial and industrial closures. “Stormtips.com is proud to have Dr. Raz associated with our site, providing valuable information on how to cope with storm stress before, during, and after a storm.”
“With the anniversary upon us, this is a good time for everyone around the state to ask themselves if they are really prepared,” said Dammeyer. “Stormtips.com offers in depth checklists while also preparing you emotionally with the Stop Storm Stress section. In addition, Stormtips.com offers a community forum where people can share their storm stories and strategies. We have learned that you can never become complacent. Hurricanes are a part of our lives. You can never know when they will strike, so you must always be prepared.”
Dr. Raz will address general helpful issues on Stormtips.com, and always encourages those in need of greater emotional support, to seek one-on-one mental health counseling.
