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A search for how and why at Ft. Hood
The aftermath in the shootings at Ft. Hood have the entire nation on edge, and rightfully so. A major breach occurred on one of the largest, most secure military facilities in the world. Everyone from the victim’s families and a concerned public to government and military officials wants answers. A crisis situation such as this is when the need for truth and facts are especially important.
President Obama has already cautioned the public not to jump to conclusions about how and why the tragedy took place. The best course for an individual seeking these answers is the same as would be followed by a public affairs or public relations professional. The approach must be completely analyzed with appropriate data and research before any assumptions or conclusions can be derived.
Therapists might suggest a patient deal with this event by undergoing cognitive-behavioral therapy, or the idea that thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things such as people, situations and events. For example, attitudes toward a person based on appearance, race or religion should not incite a reason to blame.
It is only the facts and a true analysis of the information that can lead to answers of the ever elusive how and why questions before blame or credit can be attached to any person or event.
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