One year after the volcanic eruption in palma Many of those affected have felt the psychological consequences With symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, negative thoughts, ruminants or problems with coexistence.
This was highlighted by the Official College of Psychology, which launched between March and June the Ponle Nombre al Volcán, a project funded by Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea In order to work on the feelings and experiences experienced by the eruption of the volcano.
Manage frustration with the help of psychologists
While the adult population appears mainly Trouble managing your frustration With the administrative delay, the minors were the most emotional, longing for “the roads to be as they once were and the houses with their toys”. However, both age groups coincided in Need more psychologists to attend mental health.
Specifically, they regret that teens weren’t asked “how they feel” and believe it Elderly people affected by the volcano are ‘rooted in the ground’ Nor could they be placed in apartments when they used to tend their orchards.”
Through different techniques of expressing feelings, with graphics, with crafting, with songs or games, The intervention sought for the island’s youngest residents to be able to express and manage emotions.
Thus, children and young people glorify the value of friendship, solidarity, love, helping others and their desire to open roads, so that they can go to homes, farms, the beach and the neighborhoods. also They value things that they did not appreciate before, Like a beach buried by lava.
For the Official College of Psychologists of Tenerife, This project has become a “savior” for youth and school childrens, and reflects the commitment of psychologists who have put themselves in the shoes of those who for months had to keep their fears to themselves and to whom it was necessary not only to restore self-esteem and self-confidence, but also to reconnect them to their island, to collect a note from college.
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