IAEM Oceania

Dates: 22–23 September, 2008
Location: Duxton Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand
Website: Seminar website
Documents: Brochure

Description

Managing the Psychological Impacts of Disasters for Emergency Management Workers & Victims will equip emergency workers with the skills they need to adequately deal with the effects of stress and other psychological issues both during and in the aftermath of a disaster or traumatic situation.

This two day interactive and in depth training seminar will use practical examples and case studies including acts of terrorism, natural disasters and more to clearly illustrate the impacts of stress on emergency workers and victims, and how it can be combated effectively.

Key learning objectives:

• Understanding and recognising the manifestations of stress.
• Understanding short and long term consequences of unresolved stress.
• A predictive model of the social dynamics of emergencies.
• Strategies for managing social and personal stress responses.
• Organisational policies to prevent stress and support recovery.
• Recognising and preventing vicarious trauma in emergency workers.
• Skills in psychological first aid and personal support for victims.

An outline of the specific seminar content is available on the conference website along with information on the facilitator, Rob Gordon.

Registration:

The registration fee for the training seminar is $1895+GST before 5pm 11th August 2008 per participant or $1995 plus GST after 5pm 11th August 2008.

Note: Register before 11 August 2008 to ensure your place and SAVE $100 with our early bird saver. Phone 09 912 3616, Fax 09 912 3617, Email register@conferenz.co.nz or Online at www.conferenz.co.nz and take advantage of 10% discount for IAEM members.