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WORKSHOP psychosocial care for uniformed services 04.06.2011
_12th European Conference on Traumatic Stress Vienna2-5 June 2011
WORKSHOP
Psychosocial care for uniformed services: bringing scientific knowledge about peer support into practice
A systematic review of the literature- Michel DückersGuidelines for psychosocial support for uniformed services- Hans te BrakePeer Support: An International Consensus Project- Gill MoretonOrganizational culture in relation to peer support- Neil GreenbergIs peer support able to identify individuals at risk?- Eric Geerligs
WORKSHOP psychosocial care for uniformed services 04.06.2011
The ‘best’ peer support
Do we agree on the goals of peer support?
– low-threshold access to supportive context: emphatic, listening ear
– reduce stigma– timely identification of those in acute need– facilitate pathways to professional mental care:
enhance the visibility of these pathways
WORKSHOP psychosocial care for uniformed services 04.06.2011
The ‘best’ peer support
Do we agree on how to achieve the goals of peer support?
– (continuous) training of peer supporters in basic emphatic skills
– guidance of peer supporters and coordination– `enabling peer supporters in identifying those at
need– actively deploy peer support after critical incidents– timely referral to professional mental help– group leaders and management have an important
responsibility
WORKSHOP psychosocial care for uniformed services 04.06.2011
The ‘best’ peer support
Can peer support also address the long-term consequences of shocking events?
– how does peer support fit in a continuous and routine health care program supported and empowered by the organization
WORKSHOP psychosocial care for uniformed services 04.06.2011
The ‘best’ peer support
This is what we know, now what do we need?
- What are key issues for further research
WORKSHOP psychosocial care for uniformed services 04.06.2011
Thank you for your attention.
WORKSHOP
Psychosocial care for uniformed services:bringing scientific knowledge about peer support into practice
- Michel Dückers [email protected]
- Hans te Brake [email protected]
- Gill Moreton [email protected]
- Neil Greenberg [email protected]
- Eric Geerligs [email protected]
