Focusing on the challenges faced by humanitarian aid workers, this book addresses the psychological risks associated with their vital roles in crisis situations. It serves as a comprehensive guide for professionals tasked with ensuring the well-being of these workers, emphasizing trauma and critical incident care. By integrating contemporary insights, the text promotes collaborative approaches to enhance support systems for those dedicated to making a positive impact in dangerous environments.
Set against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic, this engaging short story follows Molly and her two pigeon friends as they navigate the challenges of this significant historical period. Aimed at upper primary and lower secondary school children, it presents the topic in a fun and light-hearted manner, making it an effective teaching tool for parents and educators alike. The narrative not only entertains but also educates young readers about a pivotal moment in history.
Humanitarian aid workers are trying to make a difference in an increasingly dangerous world. Psychosocial Support for Humanitarian Aid Workers: A Roadmap of Trauma and Critical Incident Care highlights the risks of such work, educates professionals responsible for their duty of care, and brings together current thinking to promote collaborative working to support the carers of our world. From the humanitarian aid worker trying to organise support amongst chaos, to the professional offering a safe place for recovery, all of these individuals are at risk of becoming traumatised. Therefore, it is vital that we recognise the psychological risks on these individuals, and that they recognise how they can support themselves, so they can continue to function in the work that they do. This book can be used as a trauma awareness guide for all staff whose work exposes them - directly or indirectly - to trauma, and therefore becomes a risk to their physical or mental wellbeing. Psychosocial Support for Humanitarian Aid Workers will appeal to all those working in the field of humanitarian aid, counsellors and psychotherapists, emergency first responders, as well as those who are looking to support themselves after surviving trauma.
