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Sharjah trains individuals in Psychological First-Aid to provide support after accidents and medical emergencies

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Last updated: 2024/09/09 at 6:17 AM
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) training is being provided to parents, healthcare professionals, social workers, educators, and volunteers in Sharjah. This training equips individuals with the skills needed to provide immediate psychological support in a variety of settings, including accidents, medical emergencies, natural disasters, incidents involving violence or trauma, schools, workplaces, and other environments. The goal is to reduce the emotional impact of distressful experiences, offer comfort, and provide initial support to alleviate anxiety, fear, or confusion.

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, recently organized a PFA workshop at Al Suyoh Suburb Council. PFA is a structured, compassionate, and practical approach designed to help individuals experiencing psychological distress in the immediate aftermath of an accident, disaster, or traumatic event. It focuses on reducing the emotional impact and providing comfort. The training is crucial as it can enable individuals to offer initial psychological support, thereby reducing the need for specialized therapeutic interventions, except in cases where they are necessary.

Psychological trauma resulting from accidents and disasters can have a deep impact on affected individuals. Training professionals in various fields to provide PFA is vital as it helps the community offer initial psychological support. Survivors of accidents and disasters may experience acute stress, anxiety, fear, PTSD, withdrawal, social isolation, mood swings, or feelings of helplessness. PFA offered through a calm, empathetic, and supportive approach can significantly reduce the risk of these issues becoming long-term problems.

PFA plays a crucial role in schools, healthcare facilities, and communities affected by crises. The workshops cover a comprehensive range of topics to equip participants with the tools needed to provide psychological support. Key lessons include recognizing signs of distress, active listening, effective communication, assessing the emotional state of individuals, providing comfort, offering practical assistance, knowing when to refer individuals for further psychological intervention, and maintaining privacy and dignity while offering support. The goal is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide immediate support before professional psychological interventions are required.

Without receiving psychological first-aid when needed, the emotional and psychological impact of a traumatic event can intensify. Unaddressed distress can lead to chronic psychological problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. Unresolved trauma can negatively affect relationships, work, and daily functioning. Early psychological support is crucial to help individuals process their experiences, recover, and reduce the risk of these complications. The skills learned in PFA workshops can be applied in various settings and can make a significant difference in the well-being of individuals facing distress or trauma.

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