Not just rubble and homes to rebuild, but also internal wounds that demand time and attention. In Casoria, after the collapse on Via Cavour on January 23rd, a phase of psychological support began for residents forced to leave their homes.
The meetings are taking place at the Municipal Library, where the first individual sessions have already begun. Six people, initially treated individually, will now be involved in group sessions designed to help them process their traumatic experiences together. The service was activated by the ASL Napoli 2 Nord through the Emergency Psychology Operations Network, at the instigation of the company's strategic management, with the aim of ensuring continuity of care even after the most acute phase of the emergency.
The intervention, the health authority explains, aims to intercept and contain the emotional reactions that can emerge days or weeks after sudden and destabilizing events. This model has already been tested in the past during the bradyseism in the Phlegraean Fields, when psychological support proved crucial for supporting the families involved and preventing the onset of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Initial conversations with the displaced reveal a widespread sense of anguish, linked not only to the material loss of their homes but also to the symbolic value of home as a place of safety and remembrance. Parents also express strong concern for the emotional well-being of their children, who are often more silent but deeply affected by the event.
Specialists will continue to support those involved with a medium- and long-term approach, ready to intensify support should more fragile situations emerge. The goal is to guide families through a gradual recovery, offering a space for listening and sharing, capable of transforming the trauma into a process of internal reconstruction.
Source EDITORIAL TEAM
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