Disasters and extreme life events can have significant impacts on individuals’ emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Psychosocial support is a critical component of disaster response and recovery that aims to alleviate distress and promote resilience.
This webinar explores psychosocial support, including its definition, the impact of disasters on individuals’ well-being, and the principles of effective support. We’ll also discuss evidence-based practices and practical aspects of providing psychosocial support.
By the end of this webinar, you will gain a deeper understanding of psychosocial support and its role in disaster response and recovery. You’ll also learn how to provide effective support, including how to identify individuals in need, approach them, and develop and implement psychosocial interventions. Join us to develop your skills in providing psychosocial support and promoting long-term well-being and resilience.
As stated above, ‘psychosocial’ is a term used to describe the interconnection between the individual and their social context. Therefore, psychosocial wellbeing is the balanced interaction between the social aspects of individuals’ lives such as their interpersonal relationships and the social connections, resources, norms, values, roles, community life, spiritual and religious life and the psychological aspects such as their emotions, thoughts, behaviours, knowledge and coping strategies. Both aspects contribute to overall well-being.
OUTLINE
- What is Psychosocial Support?
- Understanding disasters and extreme life events
- Principles of Psychosocial Support
- Providing Psychosocial Support
GENERAL INFORMATION
Duration: 1 Hour (45 Minutes lecture and 15 minutes Q&A/Discussion)
Format: Interactive Webinar
Target Participants: Employees, Leaders, Executives
