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Introduction to the Learning Unit
Learning Unit 6 “Description of some Early Psychological Interventions” aims to present two examples of early psychological interventions: Group Psychological First Aid interventions (part A) and EMDR in emergency (part B). Each part describes the preparation phase, the clinical intervention to targets and the supportive intervention to rescuers.
- Part A: Group-PFA interventions are recommended in order to reduce the risk of psychological harm after a disaster. It is recommended to include prevention activities in PFA interventions, such as:
1. Prevention of stigmatization labeling common reactions to trauma and avoiding pathologizing distress
2. Prevention of secondary trauma, limiting exposure of non-essential personnel to the disaster area.
3. Prevention re-traumatization reducing the number of times victims must tell their story.
- Part B: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a World Health Organization (2013-2019) recommended intervention to support the lives of people affected by trauma and mental illness related to stressful experiences and relationships, in order to promote and enhance mental health.
Unit 6 Introduction.pdf
LU6_Symbol synopsis and index of in-depth learning unit materials.pdf