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Martes, Nobyembre 12, 2013
Typhoon Yolanda has left such a disaster in the Philippines. Many families are clueless on how to start their lives while those who are less fortunate are still in despair if there is still hope their loved ones are alive. But how do you find comfort during this time of crisis?
The Power of Hug Maybe the Comfort-Solution for Typhoon Yolanda Victims
| Typhoon Yolanda |
“Advocacy group 1000bearhugs has set up a toy drive to help traumatized children recover faster.
While food, water, and medicine should remain as top relief goods, stuffed toys could serve as an integral part of recovery of the young survivors, especially during calamities like Yolanda. Conflicting reports say hundreds have died due to monster storm Yolanda. Children who survived, however, may experience heavy trauma.”
Read more here: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/the-power-of-a-hug--what-can-help-children-overcome-yolanda-trauma-140619926.html
Do you think bears will help comfort these children?
The Power of Hug, Is it Scientific?
In a study conducted by Virginia Satir, hugging provides several advantages and health benefits to include:
♦ builds stronger bonds with the people you see everyday
♦ lowers stress
♦ lowers blood pressure
Thus she recommends:
✔ 8 hugs a day for maintenance
✔ 12 hugs a day for growth
A few inspiration words and life lessons from Bro. Eliseo Soriano before we end this discussion:
Let us continue to pray for everyone who has been victims of the recent Typhoon Yolanda.
Image courtesy of: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/photos/yolanda-damage-in-samar-slideshow/debris-clogs-coastline-near-pier-town-guiuan-eastern-photo-105127316.html
