Waiting for a hurricane to pass through can be an anxious time. Crystal Turman is the founder and director of Wellspring Counseling Services in Satellite Beach. She’s a former rocket scientist and now helps people navigate trauma and other challenges through neurofeedback, EMDR, and traditional counseling, among other therapies.
Turman said the best way to cope while a storm is approaching and through it is to unplug and make sure you have all of the important paperwork and belongings you need with you, no matter where you are.
TURMAN: So once you’ve done all the things and everything is ready, then unplug from the news and try your hardest to do something that’s relaxing. I just had a friend call me and say, “Crystal I’ve been baking all day. Is that a good thing?” And I did the thing and watched too much news, and I talked to her about it a little bit, and we devised a little flyer about that, specifically, just unplugging and doing the things that make you feel as prepared as you can…