Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery from Disasters by Ma. Regina M. Hechanova Lynn C. Waelde

Author:Ma. Regina M. Hechanova, Lynn C. Waelde [Ma. Regina M. Hechanova, Lynn C. Waelde]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Social Science
ISBN: 9781839097928
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Published: 2020-08-25T04:00:00+00:00

Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery from Disasters: Perspectives from Southeast Asia

Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management, Volume 21, 75–93

Copyright © 2020 by Emerald Publishing Limited

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ISSN: 2040-7262/doi:10.1108/S2040-726220200000021005

CHAPTER 6

MINDFULNESS INTERVENTIONS FOR DISASTER RESILIENCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Adriana Panting, Andrew G. Heise, Ma. Regina M. Hechanova and Lynn C. Waelde

ABSTRACT

This chapter summarizes the literature on mindfulness and its impact of postdisaster response. Although the use of mindfulness is still in its infancy in Southeast Asia (SEA), initial studies suggest it has potential as a means to address survivors’ posttrauma symptoms. Given cultural nuances such as a discomfort in emotional expression and shame, mindfulness is non-intrusive and encourages non-judgmental acceptance. Mindfulness has been used in group settings which is congruent with the region’s collectivist orientation. In addition, given the importance of spirituality, we suggest that mindfulness may be an inclusive approach that is familiar and acceptable to SEA survivors.

Keywords: Mindfulness; meditation; Southeast Asia; trauma; disaster; training

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