Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Dan Keterampilan Relawan Lokal Dalam Penanganan Program Dukungan Psikologi Awal (Psychological First Aid)

Abstract

Natural disasters, especially earthquakes, have various impacts, one of which is a psychologicalimpact on those who experience it, either directly or indirectly. There are several methods to intervenein survivors, one of which is Psychological First Aid (PFA) or early psychological support. PFA is one ofthe appropriate methods to be used as a response or quick response after a disaster to reduce thenegative impact of a disaster experienced by victims. The PFA program intervention method addressesthe problem of the limited number of professionals such as psychologists and psychiatrists who canperform psychological interventions immediately after a disaster occurs. This is because PFA can bedone by anyone who has received PFA training, not necessarily a psychologist. It is very important tobe able to provide local volunteers who are able to become experts in overcoming post-disasterproblems. Because volunteers who are competent, effective and efficient are very much determined bythe experience information and training they receive, so that they have sufficient basic knowledgebefore going to the disaster area. Therefore, ADPI offers a Psychological First Aid Volunteer Seminarfor Students in Palu to produce local volunteer cadres who have knowledge and skills in handlingpost-disaster programs. The aim of this seminar is to increase volunteers' knowledge and skills inPsychological First Aid. So that they are able to produce local volunteer cadres who have theknowledge and abilities in handling the Psychological First Aid program