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Staying Human in Disaster Work

Language EnglishEnglish
Book Hardback
Book Staying Human in Disaster Work G. C. Smith
Libristo code: 53229810
Publishers Wipf and Stock Publishers, June 2026
Staying Human in Disaster Work is a practical and deeply grounded field guide for those who step int... Full description
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Staying Human in Disaster Work is a practical and deeply grounded field guide for those who step into crisis and carry what others cannot. Disaster responders--whether in emergency management, humanitarian aid, chaplaincy, or volunteer service--are often shaped not only by what they do but by what they witness, decide, and are unable to prevent. Over time, these experiences can give rise to moral injury: the quiet erosion of one's sense of right, meaning, and self.

The purpose of this book is to name that reality and provide responders with language, tools, and practices to recognize and navigate moral injury while still in the field. Drawing on real-world experience and pastoral insight, it offers concrete ways to remain grounded, make difficult decisions with integrity, and sustain one's humanity under pressure.

The central point of the work is this: the goal is not simply to endure disaster work but to remain human within it. Even in the most demanding conditions, responders can cultivate awareness, connection, and moral clarity--so that the work does not cost them their core selves.

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About the book

Full name Staying Human in Disaster Work
Author G. C. Smith
Language English
Binding Book - Hardback
Date of issue 2026
Number of pages 112
EAN 9798385282555
Libristo code 53229810
Weight 280
Dimensions 140 x 216 x 8
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