Citation

Brownstone J, Penick EC, Larcen SW, Powell BJ, Nord AF. Hosp. Community Psychiatry 1977; 28(1): 30-32.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, American Psychiatric Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

830259

Abstract

The author describes a training program in diaster-relief agencies. The program is designed to improve their over-all understanding of disaster-relief work and to increase their sensitivity to the emotional needs of disaster victims. Based on the recommendations of a state task force report, it consists of a workshop that makes use of videotapes and learning exercises to help participants improve their listening skills, learn problem-solving techniques, become aware of behavioral signs that can alert them to victims' emotional reactions, and familiarize them with the work of other relief agencies.

Language: en