When a traumatic event occurs in society, the effect is vast on individuals that live in that society and can even affect those not directly involved. Catastrophes cause enormous changes in the way an individual thinks, behaves, and the environment the individual lives in.
Every person deals with catastrophe in his or her own way; however, following the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack, studies have shown that patterns occur. People can be affected directly or indirectly when disaster occurs; one does not have to be involved in a particular traumatic experience to be affected, for example, he or she may have family or friends that were involved, or just simply watching the event occur on television may cause stress. However,
Every person deals with catastrophe in his or her own way; however, following the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack, studies have shown that patterns occur. People can be affected directly or indirectly when disaster occurs; one does not have to be involved in a particular traumatic experience to be affected, for example, he or she may have family or friends that were involved, or just simply watching the event occur on television may cause stress. However,