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Not all evacuees in shelters may be willing to accept support or assistance from nurses. You might encounter people who reject necessary support services, or those who try to avoid contact with you.
Such attitudes may leave you a feeling empty, since you have been trying so hard to help them.
There are various factors behind their negative attitude toward support; some people may feel reluctant to be intervened by others in their private matters concerning home and family, while others may think that they don't need sympathy. However, anyone might feel like this if he/she is in an environment in which there is very little privacy, such as a shelter.
If a person is unwilling to receive your support, you should not try to become friendly in haste; instead, try to develop a close relationship gradually, through many brief contacts. Such an approach places less mental burden on the person, conveying the message of the nurse's side: "I am always here to listen to you." At first, only a greeting is OK. Remember that people feel less uncomfortable when asked about their physical conditions than when asked about their feelings.
If you still find it difficult to handle the person, or if you have a suspicion that the person might be suffering from depression, ensure that he/she receives professional mental services. |
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