Although they are some of the first responders to man-made or natural disasters, journalists do not garner the same amount of attention regarding traumatic stress alleviation as do rescue workers. This study uses studies on the social support systems used to increase journalists' resilience to examine Taiwanese journalists' reactions. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 TV journalists. This study found that journalists who cover severe disasters experience traumatic stress, although most are not aware of this fact at the time. Those who recognize traumatic stress typically attempt self-adjustment and rarely rely on social support or counseling interventions. For the social environment of Taiwan, our distinctive findings showed that journalists tend to find support from their audiences or public opinion, relying on traditional cultural rituals, such as inoculations, excuses, and remedies.