emergency | DC on Heels

African American couple. Man is holding crying woman. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Support

Off

awkward, brave, conversation, couples, cry, culture, death, emergency, emotional, emotional needs, emotions, feelings, gentler, grief, grieving, healthy, life, love, Megan Devine, pain, parents, partner, prepare, relationship, respond, romantic, sex, stoic, strong, support, uncomfortable

How to Help Your Grieving Partner How partners show up — or don’t — after a loss can profoundly impact the relationship, either strengthening it or exposing the cracks. Ideally, a partner knows what to do and say, but many people struggle with exactly how to respond. In

In an emergency situation, dial 9-1-1 first then assess the three essentials of airway, breathing and circulation, often referred to as the ABCs. (Photo GummyBone/Getty Images)

Emergency Response

The ABCs of Handling Emergency Situations Emergency situations are always stressful, but knowing how to respond at such a time can greatly reduce the anxiety so that everyone involved can get through it safely. Whether it is a traumatic event, an accidental ingestion, a

Although blizzards like 2010's Snowmageddon aren't common in the DMV, it is still good to be prepared. (Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid/Wikimedia)

Plan Ahead

Be Prepared for All Types of Emergencies Hurricanes Irma and Harvey have left many outside their paths thinking about how they might prepare for a weather emergency. The DMV may not be located in tornado alley or the eye of most hurricanes, but its four seasons serve up plenty of

12

Copyright DC on Heels

All Rights Reserved | DC on Heels