Disaster, Terrorism and Psychological First Aid:
Understanding the Mental Health Treatment of Acute Trauma
Presenter: Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D. USA (International Expert)
- Date: Friday Oct 15, 2010
- Time: 9-12pm
- Venue: Renaissance College, Hong Kong
- Address: 5 Hang Ming Street, Ma On Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong
This session will explore cognitive, behavioral and affective impact of trauma and will identify strategies to assist clients during acute phases of the trauma experience. Psychological First Aid will be presented and use of cognitive-behavioral interventions explored.
Topics:
- Effects of Disaster on Survivors – post trauma growth; and normal, acute and long term reactions
- Risk and impact of trauma
- Review of CBT techniques and interventions
- Psychological First Aid: Basics and Core Actions
- Contact and engagement
- Safety and comfort
- Stabilization
- Information gathering
- Practical assistance
- Connection with social support
- Information and coping support
- Linkage and collaborative services
Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D. is Director of TL Consultation Services and works at the National Center for PTSD, in California, USA. As a licensed psychologist, she maintains an international training, consulting and therapy practice. Dr. Walser has expertise in traumatic stress and substance abuse and has authored a number of articles, chapters and books on these topics. She has recently published a review article discussing the use of CBT in treating the immediate effects of trauma. Dr. Walser is invested in developing innovative ways to translate science-into-practice and continues to do research and education on the treatment of post traumatic reactions. She has had a number of leadership roles in international and national organizations and she served as Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee for Disaster and Terrorism for the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy.
For registration please download the registration form.
For the course information and payment information please contact Ms. Jackie Greenwood.
For venue inquiry please contact Ms. Janice Lam (School Office).
