Crisis Intervention Training For Disaster Workers: An Introduction
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (999 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B003KN3ZD8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 594 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Informative Look at Disaster Worker Requirements "Crisis Intervention Training for Disaster Workers: An Introduction" is an information-packed book about disasters and crises, the psychological impact of such events upon people, from the victims to the disaster workers, and also a psychological explanation of those who create crises, such as terrorists. Anyone who is considering being a disaster worker of any type, whether it is working for an organization like FEMA or even being an EMT, police officer, or volunteer fireman will find value in this book as it lays out various situations and what the disaster worker. Could be used by trainers when creating first responder to disaster training Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (10/07)As a certified first responder with the City of Austin Emergency Measures Office I was delighted to find more information to add to my training. (The City of Austin provided training as a result of 9/11 in the event Austin, Texas, experiences a disaster from terrorists or other incidents of major concern.) George W. Doherty's book certainly presents a concise and informative addition.Doherty explains it all, from psychological aspects to dealing with stress, trauma, and repercussions as well as how to deal with childr
It provides a brief overview of these and their roles in responding to the needs of both victims and disaster workers. Should be required reading for all disaster responders, and, especially, mental health professionals considering disaster work."-Bruce L. Andrews, MS, LPC (ARC Disaster Mental Provider/Instructor)"This text serves as a wonderful adjunct and lead into the discipline of CISM. It provides a brief survey of disaster mental health and disaster mental health services."-Thomas Mitchell, LPCRocky Mountain Disaster Mental Health Institute Press"Learning from the past and planning for the future"RMRInstitute. It helps prepare them to relate with disaster