Structure is an antidote for chaos 3. Thinking is an antidote for dysfunctional emotions. Catharsis is an antidote for psychological tension and frustration 5. Information is an antidote for loss of control. Acceptance and social support are antidotes for alienation.
Action is an antidote for helplessness.
Psy.D., volunteered with the organization Doctors Without Borders . And Dr. Kos shared some insights into the reactions of people at differing ages to the bombing of Belgrade. By William R. Horn, Ph.D. Greenwich Public Schools Schools across the country are faced with an escalation in frequency and intensity of critical incidents, including adolescent suicides, drug and alcohol related deaths and violence with weapons. School personnel can be proactive in their efforts to develop effective response systems which function to quickly reestablish normal school operations, minimize the destabilizing impact on students and staff, and reinforce confidence in school leadership. These practices allow people to share the work, react quickly and deal with the impact of the crisis.