Psychology of Disaster

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Summer. This course will focus on the development and use of strategies to deal with issues related to mental trauma during and following emergencies and disasters. Specifically, it will focus on the two main perspectives for dealing with mental trauma: the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) approach and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). The course will examine short and long-term mental health implications of mental trauma issues for fire service and other emergency service responders, victims and others. Approved for Distance Education.