Responding to Emergencies
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to managing the fall-out from emergency situations. That can be especially true when making sure your staff and others caught up in the event are coping ok.
That’s why we’ve pulled together the resources on these pages, to help keep you on the right track.
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Safety First – Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach to help people in the immediate aftermath of a major incident. It is designed to foster adaptive functioning and coping and is…
A change in my behaviour – avoiding reminders and people
When we experience something that is highly stressful or distressing, we don’t want to be reminded of it, often to the extent that we may avoid things that remind us…
Unpleasant, intrusive memories or bad dreams
Memories of distressing experiences may come into your head in the days and weeks after the event. When you experience something under acute levels of stress your brain works a…
Feeling numb and detached
During times of high stress you might find yourself shut off from your emotions. This can be a good way to cope in the short term when you don’t have the psychological…
Difficulty Concentrating or Making Decisions
When we experience challenging situations that are highly stressful, the survival parts of our brain come online. When these parts are in charge, the part of our brain that allows…
Feelings of guilt or shame
In the course of your professional duties, you may be faced with difficult decisions that are not in keeping with your values or moral code. You may have to prevent families from visiting…
Feeling tense, on edge, or restless
It’s natural to feel worry during stressful and challenging times. When you are stressed the survival parts of your brain are more active and release adrenalin into your body to respond to…
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