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The Johns Hopkins guide to psychological first aid / George S. Everly, Jr., Johns Hopkins University, Jeffrey M. Lating, Loyola University Maryland.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2019Edition: [Enhanced Credo edition]Description: 1 online resource (19 entries) : 2 images ; digital filesContent type:
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781787852006
Other title:
  • Guide to psychological first aid
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 616.89/025 23
LOC classification:
  • RC480.6 .E91145 2017
NLM classification:
  • WM 401
Online resources:
Contents:
Preface. How did we get here? -- Acknowledgments -- Part I. Psychological first aid: the science: 1. Psychological first aid: definition and history; 2. Psychological consequences of trauma: what you will encounter in the field; 3. In the wake of disaster: the large-scale context for PFA -- Part II. Psychological first aid: practicing the art: 4. R - Establishing rapport and reflective listening; 5. A – Assessment: listening to the story; 6. P - Psychological triage: prioritization; 7. I - Intervention tactics to stabilize and mitigate acute distress; 8. D - Disposition and facilitating access to continued care; 9. Self-care: taking care of others begins (and ends) with taking care of yourself -- Appendix. A breathing technique.
Abstract: Psychological first aid, or PFA, is designed to mitigate the effects of acute stress and trauma and assist those in crisis to cope effectively with adversity. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid is the first book to thoroughly explain RAPID PFA. RAPID, a unique theoretically grounded and evidence-based PFA method, follows a set of easily understood principles.
Holdings
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Ebook Ebook NMC Library Credo Reference Online RC480.6 .E91145 2017 EBOOK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available online - NMC Login required 518485

Includes bibliographical references.

Preface. How did we get here? -- Acknowledgments -- Part I. Psychological first aid: the science: 1. Psychological first aid: definition and history; 2. Psychological consequences of trauma: what you will encounter in the field; 3. In the wake of disaster: the large-scale context for PFA -- Part II. Psychological first aid: practicing the art: 4. R - Establishing rapport and reflective listening; 5. A – Assessment: listening to the story; 6. P - Psychological triage: prioritization; 7. I - Intervention tactics to stabilize and mitigate acute distress; 8. D - Disposition and facilitating access to continued care; 9. Self-care: taking care of others begins (and ends) with taking care of yourself -- Appendix. A breathing technique.

Psychological first aid, or PFA, is designed to mitigate the effects of acute stress and trauma and assist those in crisis to cope effectively with adversity. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid is the first book to thoroughly explain RAPID PFA. RAPID, a unique theoretically grounded and evidence-based PFA method, follows a set of easily understood principles.

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