The Science of Psychological Crisis Intervention
The Science of Psychological Crisis Intervention
By: George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP
To answer the question, “Is crisis intervention effective?” we must rely on more than anecdotal case study empiricism, we must look to well-conducted research, as well. This video presents a 12-minute introduction and review of research that supports the field of psychological crisis intervention, psychological first aid (PFA), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). This video will be especially valuable as a tool for trainers, but students will find it informative, as well.
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Da Vinci is believed to have advocated, “First study the science, the practice the art.” It seems a truism that the highest levels of practice are grounded in a knowledge of the science of the art. Research in the fields of psychological crisis intervention and disaster mental health is not easy to conduct. This difficulty has led to the use of inappropriate research designs and questionable research conclusions. This video presents a 12-minute introduction and review of research that takes the mystery out of the science and to varying degrees supports the field of psychological crisis intervention, psychological first aid (PFA), Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). This video will be especially valuable as a tool for trainers, but students will find it informative, as well.
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George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP
George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM is an award-winning author, researcher, and pioneer in the field of psychological trauma and disaster mental health. He has held appointments at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Harvard University. He has also served as Chief Psychologist and director of Behavioral Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Homewood Hospital. He has authored numerous professional papers and 20 books including the ground-breaking books Controlling Stress and Tension, Occupational Health Promotion, The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid, and A Clinical Guide to the Treatment of the Human Stress Response. He is co-founder of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) and author of one of the most viewed online courses of all time Psychological First Aid (Coursera).
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Editor: Austin Steo, Mainstream Media, Inc.
File Format: MP4
File Size: 1.13 GB
Video Length: 12 minutes, 13 seconds
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