It’s been a little over a week since wildfires broke out on Maui and decimated the historic town of Lahaina. The entire state is in mourning - the videos are harrowing and the stories are heartbreaking.

With such a traumatic event affecting people in many different ways, how do you even begin to process everything?

We speak with Marriage and Family Therapist Britt Young who’s knowledgeable in various subjects including trauma, PTSD, grief and coping skills. She explains how to emotionally navigate traumatic events, how to help others — especially young children — process, and how to spot people in distress.

It’s been a little over a week since wildfires broke out on Maui and decimated the historic town of Lahaina. The entire state is in mourning - the videos are harrowing and the stories are heartbreaking.
With such a traumatic event affecting people in many different ways, how do you even begin to process everything?
We speak with Marriage and Family Therapist Britt Young who’s knowledgeable in various subjects including trauma, PTSD, grief and coping skills. She explains how to emotionally navigate traumatic events, how to help others — especially young children — process, and how to spot people in distress.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most — including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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