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Which of the following is NOT a way to support comfort and safety for survivors?
Which of the following is NOT a way to support comfort and safety for survivors?
- Helping survivors do things that are active, practical, and familiar
- Exposing survivors to inaccurate or excessively upsetting information (correct)
- Connecting survivors with available practical resources
- Providing current and accurate information
What is one way to ensure immediate physical safety for individuals and families?
What is one way to ensure immediate physical safety for individuals and families?
- Make sure survivors are connected with others who have shared similar experiences
- Provide survivors with current and accurate information
- Find officials who can resolve safety concerns
- Remove broken glass and sharp objects (correct)
What is a critical component of providing emotional comfort and support to survivors?
What is a critical component of providing emotional comfort and support to survivors?
- Assisting survivors in circumstances of missing loved ones (correct)
- Exposing survivors to inaccurate or excessively upsetting information
- Avoiding survivors' exposure to information
- Helping survivors do things that are passive waiting
Which of the following is NOT a way to support comfort and safety for survivors?
Which of the following is NOT a way to support comfort and safety for survivors?
Which is NOT one of the four basic standards of Psychological First Aid?
Which is NOT one of the four basic standards of Psychological First Aid?
What is a critical component of providing emotional comfort and support to survivors?
What is a critical component of providing emotional comfort and support to survivors?
What is one way to support comfort and safety for survivors?
What is one way to support comfort and safety for survivors?
What should be avoided when providing information to survivors?
What should be avoided when providing information to survivors?
What should be done to increase physical and emotional safety in the immediate environment?
What should be done to increase physical and emotional safety in the immediate environment?
How can survivors be connected with others who have shared similar experiences?
How can survivors be connected with others who have shared similar experiences?
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Study Notes
Supporting Survivors' Comfort and Safety
- Providing tangible resources, like food and shelter, is essential for physical safety.
- Conducting safety assessments at home and in the community ensures immediate physical safety for individuals and families.
- Creating a supportive environment promotes emotional comfort; active listening and validating feelings are critical.
Psychological First Aid Standards
- The four basic standards of Psychological First Aid include safety, comfort, connection, and support.
- Avoid making assumptions about the survivor's needs; personalized interaction is crucial for emotional support.
Information Sharing
- When delivering information, avoid overwhelming the survivors; clarity and simplicity are key to effective communication.
- Focus on providing practical information without unnecessary details to increase understanding and reduce anxiety.
Enhancing Safety
- Increase physical and emotional safety by creating safe spaces, establishing clear communication, and facilitating access to community resources.
- Encourage peer support among survivors by connecting them with groups or networks that share similar experiences, fostering a sense of belonging.
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