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Psychological first aid, or PFA, is designed to mitigate the effects of acute stress and trauma and assist those in crisis to cope effectively. PFA can be applied in emergencies, including disasters, terrorist attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In the second edition of this essential guide, George S. Everly, Jr., and Jeffrey M. Lating draw on their experiences in Kuwait after the Gulf War, in New York City after the September 11 attacks, and during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe the principles and practices of PFA in an easy-to-follow, prescriptive, and practical manner.

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The Emotional First Aid Show delves into the raw and real experiences of people facing tough challenges. Hosted by seasoned psychotherapist Prof. Sunita K Mani and senior journalist Vasanthi Hariprakash, this podcast is more than just a show; it's a conversation we need to have. With real-life stories and first-hand experiences, the hosts examine topics that touch many lives: The pains of separation, hardships of layoffs, the emotional toll on parents and children and much more. Tune in to the show for heartfelt conversations on how to make the mind strong, to deal with whatever goes wrong.

First Sleep Aid is your quiet companion for the night. We create calm, carefully spoken audio experiences to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep — all while feeding your curiosity. From unsolved crimes and forgotten history to thoughtful reflections and soft educational stories, each episode is designed to soothe your mind without overwhelming it.

Join JPF First Aid where we delve into the critical intersection of first aid and mental health awareness. Each episode features expert guests joining John Fogarty from JPF First Aid, sharing invaluable insights and practical tips to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in emergencies and support mental well-being. From CPR techniques to financial strategies for mental health support, JPF First Aid offers comprehensive training solutions tailored to your organisation's unique needs. Tune in and be empowered to make a difference in your community. Find out more ...

Just as parents can expect their children to encounter physical bumps, bruises, and injuries along the road to adulthood, emotional distress is also an unavoidable part of growing up. The sources of this distress range from toddlerhood to young adulthood, from the frustration of toilet training to the uncertainty of leaving home for the first time. This second edition of The Parents' Guide to Psychological First Aid brings together an array of experts to offer parental guidance in helping your child navigate and recover from the everyday stresses they will encounter growing up.

There have been a lot of scientific studies dedicated to studying emotional intelligence and how it affects our lives. In the past, the focus was more on IQ as the gold standard for predicting performance. Intelligent people are those who are often described as having high IQs. But recent studies have shown that the more capable, competent and effective individuals are actually those that have a high emotional quotient. In fact, researchers have discovered that people with average IQs outperform those with high IQs 70 percent of the time.

En un mundo cada vez más incierto, las crisis y los eventos traumáticos pueden golpear en cualquier momento, dejando a las personas emocionalmente devastadas y sin saber a dónde acudir. "Primeros auxilios psicológicos: una guía práctica" es un recurso indispensable que ofrece herramientas prácticas y efectivas para brindar apoyo inmediato a aquellos que más lo necesitan.