Building Resilience Being Prepared Through Emotional Resilience Being Prepared Through Emotional Resilience Introduction What Is Emotional Resilience? Why Is Emotional Resilience Important in an Emergency? Building Emotional Resilience before a Crisis How Can I Be More Resilient in a Crisis? Emotional Resilience Is a Vital Preparedness Skill Tips for Emotional Preparedness Tips for Emotional Preparedness Introduction Learn Skills to Manage Difficult Emotions Build Relationships Make Plans Around Safety and Communication Identify Trusted Sources Identify Your Strengths and How You Can Help Consider Professional Assistance Remember to Find Hope Tips for Improving Your Emotional Care Tips for Improving Your Emotional Care Introduction How Can I Find Strength in Difficult Times? What Are Some Things I Can Do to Reduce Negative Feelings? How Can I Help Others Who Are Facing Difficult Times? What Can I Say to Someone Who Is Struggling Emotionally? Facing Challenges: Strengthening Resilience Self-Help Guide Facing Challenges: Strengthening Resilience Self-Help Guide Introduction Relationships Physical Health Thoughts Behaviors Emotions Critical Incident Gathering: A Quick Reference for Church Leaders and Organizations Critical Incident Gathering: A Quick Reference for Church Leaders and Organizations Introduction Work to Establish a Safe and Welcoming Environment Demonstrate Compassion Empathize with Their Responses Discuss Practical Coping Strategies Teach How to Help Others Offer Hope Provide Resources Meet After the Gathering as a Leadership Council Related Links