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NATURAL DISASTERS - answer - Hurricanes
- Earthquakes
- Floods
- Tsunamis
- Tornadoes
- Health/ epidemics
- Fire
- Avalanches
MAN MADE DISASTERS - answer - Terrorist incidents
- Engineering failures
- Environmental disasters
- Explosions
- Industrial accidents
- Fire
SOCIAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES CAUSED - answer Loss of:
- loved ones
- possessions
- income
- social cohesion
- safety/dignity
- self-image
- trust/future
- control
,COGNITIVE - answer - poor concentration
- confusion
- indecisiveness
- memory loss
- preoccupation
- short attention span
PHYSICAL - answer - poor sleep
- nausea
- gastro-intenstianl problems
- hyper-arousal
- rapid heart rate
- dizziness
- fatigue
EMOTIONAL - answer - shock
- depression
- anxiety
- feeling nothing
- volatile emotions
- fear
- overwhelmed
BEHAVIORAL - answer - suspicion
- irritability
- argument with loved ones
- sexual desire/functioning
- increased drinking/eating
- withdrawal
, DISASTER AXIOMS - answer - No One Who Witnesses a Disaster is
untouched by the Experience.
- Disaster Reactions are Normal Reactions for Abnormal Circumstances
- In Disasters, Mental Health Assistance is often more "Practical" than
"Psychological"
- Most People Do Not Seek Mental Health Service After a Disaster
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID - answer - Evidence-informed approach to
help children, adolescents, adults, families in the aftermath of disaster
and terrorism to reduce stress and foster adaptive functioning and coping.
- The practice of recognizing and responding to people who need help
because they are feeling stress, resulting from the disaster situations
within which they find themselves.
- A supportive and compassionate presence designed to reduce acute
psychological distress and/or facilitate continued support if necessary
PRIMARY GOAL OF PFA - answer - re-estabish immediate coping
WHY IS PFA IMPORTANT - answer - Create a compassionate environment
for disaster survivors and workers.
- Assess what a person might need at a particular time.
- Provide immediate support to those in stressful situations.
- Help others cope in the face of stressful events.
BASIC SKILLS - answer 1. PROTECT (The individual from or perception of
further harm)
2. DIRECT (the individual to a quiet safe area and provide a compassionate
presence)
3. CONNECT (The individual with further support, and/or services)
BASIC PRINCIPLES & OBJECTIVES - answer - Establish a human connection
in a compassionate manner
- Promote Safety
- Care for basic needs
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