B., & Ashley, W. W. C., 2017, p.42). The clergy must practice good self-care during times of peace and during times of giving care during trauma. They are needed and need to be healthy during disasters. Without good health practices, they will not be effective for others. “In the Ten Commandments, for example, we are encouraged to observe the Sabbath, a time of rest and renewal” (Roberts, S. B., & Ashley, W. W. C., 2017, p.42). The clergy need to make time in their busy schedule for a day to rest, relax, communicate with acquaintances on the team as well as exercise.
Before we can help others, especially during a disaster, we must practice what we preach. We must perform our activities of daily living. The clergy must practice keeping the hope. The devastations during a traumatizing event can be challenging. Therefore, physical care builds strength within us. “It is important to remind ourselves to engage in the basic activities we are encouraging others to do: drinking water, eating, sleeping, praying, trying not to lose hope, and if possible, basic grooming such as washing, combing our hair, and changing clothes” (Roberts, S. B., & Ashley, W. W. C., 2017,