It is the only technique that focuses on building resources.

It engages both visual-intuitive and verbal-analytical modes of processing for richer insights.

It requires no art supplies, only a pen and paper.

It is the quickest method for immediate stress reduction.

Adrenaline

Noradrenaline

Cortisol

yes

no

To analyze external events.

To bend or to turn back on the self.

To look forward.

To communicate effectively.

Whether the event was caused by human intent or a natural disaster.

The objective severity and nature of the event itself.

The presence of a pre-existing mental health diagnosis.

The personal and cultural meaning an individual assigns to the event.

Our personal beliefs and cognitions.

Our affect and personality traits.

Our self-evaluations in relation to what others tell us (feedback).

Our meaningful life patterns and goals.

Hyperactivation of the immune system

Increased cognitive performance

Exhaustion of the body, chronic stress, decreased immunity

 three to six months after the traumatic event

at the time of the traumatic event

a week after the traumatic event

Ignoring emotional responses, focusing solely on financial data, and blaming external factors.

Prediction of future challenges, avoidance of past mistakes, and seeking external validation.

 Setting unrealistic goals, engaging in self-absorption, and avoiding feedback.

Fixing the level of the economic and financial situation and living conditions; determination of the reasons; evaluation of personal efficiency, taking measures for overcoming crisis consequences.