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Everly, George S., Jr., 1950-
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Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Psychiatric emergencies.
Stress (Psychology) -- Prevention.
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Everly, George S., Jr., 1950-
Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Psychiatric emergencies.
Stress (Psychology) -- Prevention.
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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
Everly, George S., Jr., 1950-
Johns Hopkins University Press, 2017.
Call #:
616.89025 E93j
Subjects
Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Psychiatric emergencies.
Stress (Psychology) -- Prevention.
ISBN:
9781421422718 (pbk. acid-free paper)
Alternate title:
Psychological
first
aid
Description:
xviii, 204 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
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 of 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 ; 8. D: Disposition and facilitating access to continual care ; 9. Self care: taking care of others begins (and ends) with taking care of yourself.
Summary:
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. PFA is designed to be applied in emergencies, including disasters and terrorist attacks. In this essential
guide
, George S. Everly, Jr., developer of the
Johns
Hopkins
RAPID PFA method, and Jeffrey M. Lating, his collaborator in its implementation, describe the principles and practices underpinning this
psychological
model in an easy-to-follow, prescriptive, and practical manner. They explain the history of PFA and persuasively demonstrate its powerful versatility. Mental health practitioners can apply PFA in all settings. It can also be used as a public-health tool to address mental health needs following critical incidents and as a means for building community resilience
Other authors:
Lating, Jeffrey M.
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