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Rush, S. Craig; Wheeler, Joanna; Partridge, Ashley – Contemporary School Psychology, 2014
On average, natural disasters directly impact approximately 160 million individuals and cause 90,000 deaths each year. As natural disasters are becoming more familiar, it stands to reason that school personnel, particularly mental health professionals, need to know how to prepare for natural disasters. Current disaster preparation and response…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Models, Professional Education, Curriculum Design
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Bowman, Sharon L.; Roysircar, Gargi – Counseling Psychologist, 2011
Trauma-related assistance in response to disasters or catastrophes is needed locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, and the authors argue that there is a necessity for counseling psychologists and counseling psychology programs to incorporate it into their prevention, training, and social justice repertoire. Counseling psychologists…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Counseling Psychology, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories
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Jimerson, Shane R.; Brock, Stephen E.; Pletcher, Sarah W. – School Psychology International, 2005
In an effort to promote the social and cognitive competence of youth, school psychologists must be prepared to address a multitude of contextual factors and life events that impact children's performance and adjustment in school and subsequent developmental trajectories. The domain of crisis preparedness and intervention has received increased…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, School Psychologists, Natural Disasters, Crisis Intervention
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Epstein, Bert H. – NASPA Journal, 2004
Critical incidents, whether a natural disaster, interpersonal violence, or death of a student, continue to be an unfortunate aspect of campus life. This article discusses the resulting use, potential overuse, and possible misuse of psychological debriefing. Analysis and interpretation of recent scientific data for interventions similar to…
Descriptors: Crisis Intervention, Campuses, Guidance Centers, Data Analysis
DeWolfe, Deborah J. – 2000
One of the changes experienced during the past decade has been the occurrence of human-caused disasters. With the rise in the number of such complex events, the Center for Mental Health Services has updated this training manual to assist mental health administrators and workers in developing the training components of crisis counseling. This…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Programs, Human Services
Speier, Anthony H. – 2000
Major natural and human-caused disasters deeply affect children, and they have a special vulnerability to such events. The importance of providing crisis counseling recovery assistance within the context of their special world cannot be over emphasized. The information in this manual provides both theory and guidance to individuals concerned with…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Children, Counseling