Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide, 2nd Ed

• 2006

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• Melissa Brymer; Christopher Layne; Anne Jacobs

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This comprehensive field guide PDF textbook details Psychological First Aid, an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Psychological First Aid is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping. The principles and techniques of Psychological First Aid meet four basic standards.

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Hazards: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Psychological Techniques; Psychological Trauma; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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