Jamia to hold workshop on handling disaster-affected people
By IANSThursday, June 24, 2010
NEW DELHI - Jamia Millia Islamia University is organising a workshop Friday to prepare psychologists, counsellors and mental health practitioners to respond to the emotional and psychological needs of people affected by disasters.
The workshop ‘Providing Crisis Mental Health in Disasters’ organised by Jamia’s Counseling and Guidance Centre in collaboration with Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists, will be held in the Committee Room of Nehru Guest House in the varsity.
The four-hour long session will focus on - Disasters and their Impact, Psychological Crisis, Standard Immediate Interventions, Needs of Adults, Children and Families, Recovery Interventions, Special Disaster Issues, and Self Care During and After the Disaster.
The workshop will be conducted by Dr R. Kevin Rowell, a certified trainer with the American Red Cross and a member of Disaster Response Network Committee of American Psychological Association. He is presently serving as an associate professor at the University of Central Arkansas.
