Keywords

community resilience, mental health, grounding techniques, survivor's guilt, compassion, support, tragedy, Ohio Valley, Wheeling, floods

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Summary

In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, hosts Jayla and Shaye discuss the recent devastating floods in Wheeling, West Virginia, and the impact on their community. They emphasize the importance of community resilience and support during times of tragedy. The hosts introduce grounding techniques to help listeners manage their mental health amidst the chaos and discuss the feelings of survivor's guilt that can arise in such situations. They encourage compassion and self-care as essential components of supporting oneself and the community.takeaways

• The community is coming together to support those affected by the floods.
• Grounding techniques can help manage stress and anxiety.
• Survivor's guilt is a common feeling during tragedies.
• It's important to take time to grieve and feel emotions.
• Small gestures of support can make a big difference.
• Asking for help is a sign of strength.
• Compassion for others is crucial during difficult times.
• Affirmations can help redirect negative thoughts.
• Connecting with nature can aid in grounding.
• Supporting yourself is the first step to supporting others.

• Resilience in the Face of Adversity
• Grounding Techniques for Troubling Times

• "It's hard to process."
• "We're all human, right?"
• "You can take a break from it."

Chapters

00:00Community Resilience in Times of Tragedy

02:32Grounding Techniques for Mental Health

05:19Navigating Survivor's Guilt and Compassion