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[Enhanced Credo edition] |
| Description |
1 online resource (19 entries) : 2 images ; digital files. |
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still image rdacontent |
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text rdacontent |
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electronic isbdmedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| 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. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| 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. 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. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Description based on title page of print version. |
| Subject |
Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
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Psychiatric emergencies.
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Stress (Psychology) -- Prevention.
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Emergency Services, Psychiatric -- methods |
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First Aid -- psychology |
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Crisis Intervention -- methods |
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Stress, Psychological -- therapy |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Lating, Jeffrey M., author.
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Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
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| Added Title |
Guide to psychological first aid. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 1421422719 9781421422718 (DLC) 2016040195 xviii, 204 pages |
| ISBN |
9781787852006 electronic version |
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1421422727 electronic |
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9781421422725 electronic |
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1421422719 pbk. : acid-free paper |
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9781421422718 pbk. : acid-free paper |
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