Meetings
Downloads
Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide for Nursing Homes
During the Regional Leadership Conference Call on December 9, 2016, a discussion was held on conducting two Long Term Care (LTC) train the trainer workshops led by Dr. Brown. Dr. Brown serves as the Director of the Trauma Program Risk and Resilience Research Lab at Palo Alto University. Her 2nd Edition Field Operations Guide, “The Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide for Nursing Homes” may be found at the following link:
Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide for Nursing Homes, 2nd Edition
Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide for Nursing Homes, 2nd Edition
ASPR’s Guide to Compassionate and Empathic Dialogue
ASPR worked with the Americares Foundation, Puerto Rico Region, to develop this guide (and related presentation and flashcard) to help emergency response and recovery personnel engage effectively and empathically with their stakeholders in a multi-hazard environment. It includes an overview of the emotional phases of a disaster, the essential steps of offering compassionate and empathic communication, and supportive evidence-based information and resources.
Substance Abuse Mental Health Resources
| Substance Abuse Mental Health Resources. pdf |
Pediatric Psychosocial Support
Webinar Resources: Responding to the Impact of Trauma and Toxic Stress Prior to & After a Disaster among Vulnerable Populations: A Faith- and Community-Based Approach
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Webinar Recording:
https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/p6hnewv44ip/ Please note you can access and download the files from the share pods. Please visit www.ready.gov/prepare for additional information on America’s Prepareathon! RESOURCES: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster and Technical Assistance Center: SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC)
SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline: (1-800-985-5990) or via SMS (text TalkWithUs to 66746) SAMHSA Disaster App OTHER SAMHSA RESOURCES: Disasters Responders Resource Collection Self-Care for Disaster Behavioral Health Responders (WEBCAST) SAMHSA’s Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series (DBHIS) Faith Based Installment: Faith-Based Communities and Spiritual Leaders | SAMHSA SAMHSA’s tip sheet on community violence: Coping With Grief After Community Violence| SAMHSA WHITE HOUSE: Fact Sheet on Trauma Informed Approaches in Schools |
PRESENTERS:
Rev. Thomas L. Bowen Director D.C. Mayor’s Office of Religious Affairs Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser Website: http://ora.dc.gov/ Email: thomas.bowen@dc.gov Dr. Donna L. Minter Founder & Executive Director Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute Website: www.mnpeace.org Email: donna@mnpeace.org Dr. Jamie D. Aten Founder & Co-Director Humanitarian Disaster Institute Department of Psychology, Wheaton College Rech Endowed Chair & Associate Professor Website: http://www.wheaton.edu/HDI Email: jamie.aten@wheaton.edu Dr. Anne Mathews-Younes Director, Division of Prevention, Traumatic Stress and Special Program Center for Mental Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHS) Website: http://www.samhsa.gov/dtac Email: anne.mathews-younes@samhsa.hhs.gov Kimberly T. Konkel Associate Director for Health HHS Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships Website: http://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/iea/partnerships/index.html BLOG: MentalHealth.org BLOG- "Creating Trauma-Informed Congregations" Email: Kimberly.konkel@hhs.gov Rev. Dr. Kate Wiebe Founder & Executive Director Institute for Congregational Trauma and Growth Website: http://www.ictg.org/ Email: kwiebe@ictg.org DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Website: https://www.fema.gov/faith Email: Partnerships@fema.dhs.gov |
Links
Michigan.gov/Coronavirus Mental Health Resources - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has provided resources for those who are struggling with their mental and emotional wellbeing during the Coronavirus pandemic. On this page you will find resources for children and adults as well as the new Stay Well Summer Resilience Series. This is a series of webinars devoted to practices that help strengthen mental resilience. Additionally, the Michigan Stay Well program presents a free interactive learning series for parents and their kids (age 2 to 10) called Draw Your Feelings! Helping your Child Grow Emotionally Through Art.
Behavioral Health Resources -The Michigan Department of Community Health has many resources available to the Behavioral Health discipline. Such resources include Authorities and Responsibility, At Risk Populations, Upcoming Training, Education and Training Materials, Disaster Behavioral Apps, Plan Templates, Resilience and Stress Management, and much more
Mental Health Resources for Traumas & Disasters The CDC offers many preparedness and response resources for coping with a disaster or traumatic event. The effects of a disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. This page provides general strategies for promoting mental health and resilience that were developed by various organizations based on experiences in prior disasters.
Behavioral Health Resources -The Michigan Department of Community Health has many resources available to the Behavioral Health discipline. Such resources include Authorities and Responsibility, At Risk Populations, Upcoming Training, Education and Training Materials, Disaster Behavioral Apps, Plan Templates, Resilience and Stress Management, and much more
Mental Health Resources for Traumas & Disasters The CDC offers many preparedness and response resources for coping with a disaster or traumatic event. The effects of a disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. This page provides general strategies for promoting mental health and resilience that were developed by various organizations based on experiences in prior disasters.
