This podcast can help disaster behavioral health professionals learn about the positive and negative effects of helping disaster survivors.
Pre-Disaster Organizational Resilience
In this episode, we hear from Thomas R. Thomson, the Access Specialist and Disaster Coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. He discusses how an agency can prepare itself for a disaster, increase employee resilience, and serve the community in a time of need.
Psychological First Aid
Offered through the website Coursera, this 7-hour course introduces students to the RAPID model of Psychological First Aid (Reflective Listening, Assessment of Needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition).
Psychological First Aid for First Responders: Tips for Emergency and Disaster Response Workers
This pamphlet provides a brief explanation of Psychological First Aid for first responders and disaster responders. It highlights do’s and don’ts for working with disaster-affected individuals and communities and supporting survivors who are experiencing strong emotions.
Tips for Managing Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic Wallet Card
The wallet card provides stress reduction tips and techniques as well as lists sources for additional assistance.