Let’s Talk: Mental Health & Preparedness
Advice on trauma coping techniques and exercises, disaster preparedness regarding insurance and public resources was held at the ARS Headquarters.
Satenig Ghazarian made welcoming remarks as Chairperson of the regional education committee. Dr. Ida Karayan, Director of the ARS Child, Youth, and Family Guidance Center, explained the difficulty in accepting losses and helped attendees practice breathing relaxation techniques.
Ara Torosyan, Public Insurance Adjuster, provided tips on how to be ready for the next natural disaster. Arthur Javadyan, Area Representative for the Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodiguez, provided information regarding available resources at the 7th District.
The stress balls were a popular distraction from the intensity confronting the wildfires and their aftermath.