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Psychological First Aid
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Contact and Engagement
Establishing contact with individuals in a disaster environment to provide support. It involves actively listening and offering practical assistance if needed.
Safety and Comfort
Ensuring that individuals are safe from harm and helping them feel comfortable, reducing stress and promoting a sense of calm.
Stabilization
Helping individuals who are overwhelmed or disoriented to stabilize emotionally and physically. It may include helping them to orientate themselves to the situation.
Information Gathering
Assessing needs and concerns of the affected individuals, which includes understanding the impact of the event on them and any resources they require.
Practical Assistance
Offering direct help with solving problems and obtaining necessary resources such as food, shelter, or medical care.
Connection with Social Supports
Encouraging or facilitating connection with friends, family, and other social support systems to promote recovery.
Information on Coping
Providing strategies and advice on how to manage stress and cope with the situation, including but not limited to relaxation techniques, routine establishment, and healthy habits.
Linkage to Collaborative Services
Connecting individuals to additional services or professionals that can provide ongoing support, such as mental health services, financial assistance, or legal aid.
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