Working in recovery
Preparing yourself for the reality of recovery.
Advice and tools for looking after yourself and each other - from people who have been there.
Prepare
How to support recovery workers
Video length: 3:37
Looking after yourself
Video length: 3:12
Living and working in an impacted area
Video length: 2:29
Steavenson Falls recovery project
Video length: 5:03
Sharing of experiences Wye River
Video length: 3:00
Lessons from Lancefield
Video length: 3:46
Rob Gordon: six tips for disaster recovery
Video length: 12:02
Recommended reading:
NZ Red Cross: Leading in disaster recovery
This Companion shares hard-won wisdom and practical strategies for leading in recovery. These are the messages others wished they’d had, and tools for putting these ideas in place.
NZ Red Cross: leading in disaster recovery, a companion through the chaos
"Make sure you have the resources around you. And if they’re not around you, ask for them, demand them, because if that’s what’s needed, then that’s what’s needed"
Recovery work is a marathon not a sprint
"Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. It’s really hard to step away (from recovery) but you need to allow yourself"
"Look after yourself in order to look out for others. This includes pacing yourself. Community needs will continue over a prolonged period, so if you are planning to support for the duration, avoid wearing yourself out in the first leg"
"I did finally seek some professional help. That’s not something to be ashamed of. I needed to process some of the things and realise that it was quite normal - what I was feeling"
Important links for further support and information
Important links for further support and information:
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Ada – Wellbeing
Ada wellbeing portal aims to empower and assist staff to improve their health and wellbeing.
Ada – Wellbeing radar
A guide to helping yourself and others
Ada – Working in an emergency
Looking out for you, your family and returning to work
NZ Red Cross: Leading in disaster recovery
This Companion shares hard-won wisdom and practical strategies for leading in recovery. These are the messages others wished they’d had, and tools for putting these ideas in place.
Supporting the Supporters
How to support those with a role in supporting long term post-disaster recovery in communities
Australian Psychological Society – Disasters
How disaster events can have a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of community members.
Red Cross: After the Emergency
Support following an emergency