Flourish Health & Wellbeing eMag - Jan 26 - Flipbook - Page 26
As part of people’s grief and traumatic
responses to these events, any future
exposure to bushfires can be triggering;
for example, information about bushfires
in the news, even if the fires won’t directly
affect them. If a bushfire has impacted
you:
Reach out for psychological support
from a GP or psychologist.
Seek out your workplace EAP, such as
Converge.
Acknowledge that you have been
through a highly stressful experience.
Things will be different for a while, and
you will have strong reactions.
Awareness and acknowledgement are
the first stages of recovery.
Participate in an individual or group
debrief, which can sometimes support
the processing of the event.
If you’re comfortable doing so, talk to
people you trust. Talking can help to
defuse feelings, make sense of things
and build bridges with others.
Seeking support from
Converge
When a significantly challenging event
has impacted your mental wellbeing, we
can support you. Reach out to your HR
team to see if we’re your workplace
wellbeing provider and how you can
access our services. Once you’re ready,
you can book an appointment with our
expert team via our online booking
engine or the Converge App. If you need
urgent support, contact us on 1300 687
327 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an
emergency, always call 000. We’ll always
be there for you – anytime, anywhere!
