Dear visitor,

 

The tsunami on December 26, 2004 in Asia has made numerous victims. It caused a disaster that has left no-one untouched an spurred many people into action. After first needs for food, shelter and medical care have been supplied, the emotional impact for everyone who has been exposed becomes a matter of attention. 
Needs for psychological have emerged and will last also after the second anniversary of the disaster - the world will remember the disaster on December 26, 2009.

 

WHAT DOES THIS SITE OFFER VICTIMS OF THE TSUNAMI DISASTER:


1. WEB SURVEY: this offers you a way of getting to grips with your feelings through a series of scientifically validated questionnaires.  The web survey can provide feedback; you can print each questionnaire and take to your counsellor or physician. 
2. FORUM: this is an open online discussion platform through which you can share your experiences of the disaster with other victims.
3. eCONSULTATION: participants can, in a secured way, ask questions to psychiatrists/psychologists and receive an answer within 24 hours. eConsultation is not meant as therapy. THIS PART IS CLOSED AND NOT SUPPORTED AS OF DECEMBER 2006
4. FAMILY LINKING: links to the application for victims and those searching in a multilingual way, and shares sources of information of several aid agencies, like the International Red Cross. THIS PART IS CLOSED AS OF DECEMBER 2005
5. PARTICIPATION IN A FOLLOW-UP STUDY: it is very important to get a good picture of the emotional consequences of the disaster. (This study is currently accessible for victims located in the Netherlands)

Picture: Former president Bill Clinton talks with a family affected by the December 26, 2004 tsunami in Kinniya, Sri Lanka November 29, 2005. REUTERS/Gemunu Amarasinghe/Pool

 

For the international use and support, we are seeking local groups in different countries. 
Every TISEI group has joined ECHOES ONLINE a NGO with partners in US and in hte Netherlands that is dedicated to community building for those affected by large scale disasters. Partners can join. Please contact us or email e.vermetten@umcutrecht for details.

Translation dutch-english by:
1) Bert Verheij, verheij75@planet.nl
2) C.WitmerVertalingen;  info@cwitmervertalingen.com ; www.cwitmervertalingen.com