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Margaret Johnstone1

  • 1Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, CA, USA. maj4u@comcast.net

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|February 14, 2007
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Group support, utilizing Psychological First Aid, aids disaster survivors and relief workers. This approach enhances coping with trauma and can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder, proving beneficial for both volunteers and refugees.

Area of Science:

  • Disaster mental health
  • Psychological First Aid (PFA)
  • Trauma-informed care

Background:

  • Hurricane Katrina relief efforts highlighted the need for effective psychological support.
  • Personal experiences and theoretical frameworks inform the understanding of group support in disaster settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the application of group support using Psychological First Aid (PFA) during the Katrina relief operations.
  • To explore the efficacy of group support for both disaster survivors and relief volunteers.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis integrating personal experiences with theoretical perspectives on group dynamics in crisis.
  • Application of PFA principles within a group support framework.

Main Results:

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  • Group support, including PFA, proved beneficial for volunteers and refugees, enhancing their ability to manage extraordinary disaster events.
  • Immediate positive impacts and lasting consequences in preventing post-traumatic stress disorder were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Group work is a vital intervention for disaster and trauma survivors, offering immediate relief and long-term benefits in mitigating PTSD.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) require training in various therapeutic approaches for effective group facilitation with trauma survivors and professionals during disasters.