Community Psychology in Emergencies and Disasters: Experience Report

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5584192406062

• Palavras-chave: Community psychology; Emergencies and disasters; Public policy.

• Keywords: Community psychology; Emergencies and disasters; Public policy.

• Abstract:

  The main objective of this work was to carry out a field exploration of the practices carried out by Community Psychologists in the face of emergency and disaster situations, as well as understanding how these situations affect people's lives. Using a qualitative experience report methodology, visits and walks were carried out near the old Andrea Building, which collapsed a few years ago, and interviews were given voluntarily by ten people who lived and/or live in the neighborhood of the old Building, in the city of Fortaleza-CE. Considerations were discussed regarding the important articulation between the community, the different professional categories and the authorities to welcome and support the victims and families of the tragedy on site, however it can also be reflected that these practices were not extended over time nor did they access others residents and employees who continue to experience the effects of memories in the daily social life surrounding the collapse.