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When we think about grief, we often associate it exclusively with the death of a loved one. However, many different forms of loss can occur after a natural disaster. A person may be grieving the loss of their home, belongings, community, financial stability, daily routines, or even the sense of safety they experienced before the earthquake. Some individuals may experience sadness, fear, anxiety, guilt, anger, helplessness, confusion, or difficulty imagining the future.

After a natural disaster, it is common to experience anxiety, fear, difficulty sleeping, heightened startle responses, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, irritability, or a constant need to remain alert to the possibility of another earthquake. Others may feel disconnected, exhausted, confused, or emotionally numb. These reactions do not occur only in our thoughts. Trauma can also be felt in the body and affect nervous system regulation.

After an earthquake, the ground may stop moving, but for many people, the experience continues in the mind and body.

When an earthquake disrupts a community, rebuilding also means helping people find support and work through fear, grief, and uncertainty. Commit and Act Colombia is responding with a commitment to FREE psychological care for survivors and their families, and clinical support to the clinicians working with all of those impacted by this traumatic experience.

Every donation helps us provide psychological support to survivors and the clinicians caring for them. We are deeply grateful for your trust and compassion.

Commit and Act Colombia is dedicated to strengthening mental health support in Colombia by empowering healthcare workers and community leaders to better serve individuals and families impacted by trauma.