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PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID EXAM 1|PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALL GRADED A+|GUARANTEED SUCCESS(LATETS UPDATE )
Individual Differences in Response to Traumatic Stress - ANSWER--severity
-specific symptoms
-timing of onset and length
-li...
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID EXAM
1|PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID VERIFIED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALL
GRADED A+|GUARANTEED SUCCESS(LATETS
UPDATE 2024-2025)
Individual Differences in Response to Traumatic Stress - ANSWER-✅-severity
-specific symptoms
-timing of onset and length
-limitations of GOOD coping skills
-*NOT A SIGN OF WEAKNESS*
-hard to predict
Event is more traumatic when: - ANSWER-✅-it's unexpected/ people are
unprepared
-many people die (children more so)
-event lasts a long time
-cause is unknown
-event is poignant
-impacts large area
-aftermath can be just as traumatic
-intensity of media coverage
-families are separated
-time of event/season
Factors to make event less stressful: - ANSWER-✅-preparation
-training
-teamwork/cooperation
-understanding reactions to traumatic stress
Common reactions to traumatic stress: emotional - ANSWER-✅-fear/anxiety
-sadness/worry/depression
-anger and irritability
-guilt (survivor's guilt)
-numb/disconnected from others (this one is concerning)
Common reactions to traumatic stress: physical - ANSWER-✅-sleep difficulties
-gastrointestinal problems
-headache
-elevated heart rate
-elevated blood pressure
-elevated blood sugar
-with extended stress, suppression of the immune system
Common Reactions to Traumatic Stress - Behavioral - ANSWER-✅-Family difficulties
-physical, emotional abuse
-Substance use/abuse
-Being overprotective of family -Isolating oneself from others
-Hyper-alertness
-Problems getting to/staying asleep
-Avoidance (can be healthy)
-places, activities, people that bring back memories
Common Reactions to Traumatic Stress - Cognitive - ANSWER-✅-Difficulty
concentrating, confusion -Difficulty with memory
-Intrusive Memories
-Recurring dreams or nightmares
-Flashbacks...
Flashbacks - ANSWER-✅-Person feels back in the moment of the traumatic event
-May see, hear, feel, smell, taste the sensations that happened in the event
-Ordinary response - It is a dissociative event, NOT psychosis
-Generally only lasts about 30 seconds
-Become less frequent with time
-May recur for years
It is time to seek help (or make a referral) when: - ANSWER-✅-(1) Unpleasant
symptoms last more than four to six weeks. (?)
-(2) It becomes difficult to function effectively on the job, or at
home, or at school.
-(3) An individual feels concerned about his/her behaviors or emotions.
-(10% to 30% to 45% of those directly affected meet these criteria)
, What is Psychological First Aid? - ANSWER-✅-Psychological First Aid (PFA) refers to
knowledge and skills for providing basic psychological support to family, friends,
colleagues, and neighbors in your community who are experiencing significant stress
-PFA will help participants use the skills they already have more effectively
Being a Helper: - ANSWER-✅"If one is truly to succeed in leading a person to a
specific place, one must first and foremost take care to find him where he is and
begin there."
- Kierkegaard, 1948/1998, pp.48
Characteristics of Effective Helpers - ANSWER-✅-Not doing it for personal gain
-Approachable
-Good listener
-Commitment to help
Feeling Uncomfortable - ANSWER-✅-Sometimes people are uncomfortable about
reaching out to someone who has been through a very stressful event.
-Do I have the skills needed to help?
-Am I the right person to help?
-Maybe someone closer to them should help
-Will the person become very emotional if I help?
Concerns - ANSWER-✅-Rudeness and Rejection
-Concern that your own skills as a helper may not be adequate
-Fear of Being Intrusive
-Fear of Learning Embarrassing Details
-Fear of Personal Danger
Beginnings - ANSWER-✅-Start small
-Start with family, trusted friends
Try This - ANSWER-✅-"A simple way to begin to explore the role of helper is to set
aside the idea of psychological support at first. Look for opportunities to just be
helpful. If someone is preparing a meal or doing dishes, offer to help. If you see a
neighbor shoveling snow, offer to join them. If someone in your family is cleaning a
room or performing some other household task, offer to do it together. Chores can
often be fun if done together."
-Jacobs, 2016, pp. 14
Active Listening - ANSWER-✅-Skills and attitudes to help you provide support for
someone by listening very effectively
-BESTT EARS model
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