Learn the essential skills of psychological first aid from the experts-the creators of the Johns Hopkins RAPID PFA method. Psychological first aid, or PFA, is designed to mitigate the effects of acute stress and trauma and assist those in crisis to cope effectively. PFA can be applied in emergencies, including disasters, terrorist attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In the second edition of this essential guide, George S. Everly, Jr., and Jeffrey M. Lating draw on their experiences in Kuwait after the Gulf War, in New York City after the September 11 attacks, and during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe the principles and practices of PFA in an easy-to-follow, prescriptive, and practical manner. Informed by current events, the second edition includes updated chapters as well as three completely new chapters on * cultural awareness * PFA considerations with children * the use of PFA to facilitate community mental health and resilience Aimed at mental health practitioners, first responders, and global health disaster teams such as Medecins Sans Frontieres and the World Health Organization, but also beneficial to those with little or no previous mental health training, The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid thoroughly explains RAPID PFA. RAPID, a unique evidence-informed and evidence-based PFA method, follows a set of easily understood principles. In each chapter, Everly and Lating-who have traveled nationally and internationally to teach the RAPID PFA model in numerous public health, fire, police, military, business, and faith-based settings-provide a step-by-step approach and include a key point summary. A unifying case exemplifies each phase of the RAPID PFA model in an ongoing dialogue that presents ideal PFA responses, examples of common mistakes, and various outcomes.
George S. Everly, Jr. (SEVERNA PARK, MD), is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and an adjunct professor of international health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is a former member of Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness. Jeffrey M. Lating (SPARKS, MD) is a professor of psychology at Loyola University Maryland. Everly and Lating are the coauthors of A Clinical Guide to the Treatment of the Human Stress Response and Personality-Guided Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
Preface: How Did We Get Here? Acknowledgments Part I. Psychological First Aid: First, Study the Science Chapter 1. Psychological First Aid: Definition, History, and Foundational Research Chapter 2. Structure and Mechanisms of Psychological First Aid Chapter 3. Psychological Consequences of Trauma: What You Will Encounter in the Field Chapter 4. In the Wake of Disaster: The Large-Scale Context for PFA Part II. Psychological First Aid: Practicing the Art Chapter 5. R-Rapport and Reflective Listening: Establishing a Relationship Chapter 6. A-Assessment: Listening to the Story Chapter 7. P-Psychological Triage: Prioritization Chapter 8. I-Intervention: Tactics to Stabilize and Mitigate Acute Distress Chapter 9. D-Disposition: Facilitating Access to Continued Care Part III. Psychological First Aid: Further Considerations Chapter 10. RAPID PFA Considerations with Children Chapter 11. Cultural Awareness and Psychological First Aid Chapter 12. Expanding Surge Capacity: Strengthening the Fabric of Community Mental Health Services Chapter 13. Self-Care: Taking Care of Others Begins (and Ends) with Taking Care of Yourself References Appendix: A Breathing Technique Index
Learn the essential skills of psychological first aid from the experts-the creators of the Johns Hopkins RAPID PFA method.
