As one response to help the reeling Santa Barbara community after the Thomas Fire and subsequent floods and slides in Montecito, several mental health professionals put together the program “Promoting Resilience in the Wake of Local Disasters.” The event happened on Thursday, January 18 at 7 pm at the New Vic Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara.
Experts in disaster mental health offered guidance to help our community heal. Presenters include Dr. Erika Felix and Dr. Shane Jimerson from the Gevirtz School’s Department of Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology. The evening was moderated by Dr. Tania Israel from UCSB.
Here are videos of Dr. Felix's and Dr. Jimerson's presentations.
In addition to these video resources, the Hosford Counseling & Psychological Services Clinic has a wealth of resources for those suffering from the affects of the Thomas Fire and Mudslides.