Heads of condominiums, representatives of NGOs and active citizens learned psychological first aid and actions in a crisis situation

Recently, the second meeting of the Club of Active Citizens took place in Kherson. The topic was "First psychological aid: Self-help and response with elements of crisis management."

Together with Olga Furman, a practicing psychologist, crisis Sand-play therapist, fairy-tale therapist, and specialist in MAС, representatives of Kherson condominiums, charitable organizations, NGOs, volunteers, and active citizens discussed the risks faced by people and the community in wartime Kherson. They also learned what " psychological first aid" is and what actions should be taken when providing PFA.

Olga Furman shared the algorithm for actions in a crisis situation and how to act to avoid harming yourself and others. The psychologist advises always keeping a directory at hand, which should contain the necessary contacts of a psychologist, emergency services, the police, and an ambulance. It should be remembered that if you are helping another person, it is important to establish visual contact, "eyes to eyes."

The event participants practiced physical, breathing, and stabilizing exercises and had the opportunity to see their effectiveness and importance directly.

This training is organized within the framework of the project "Kherson: on the Way to Кecovery" conducted by the "Union" Foundation as part of its project implemented under the USAID/ENGAGE activity, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Pact. The activities of this Club are the sole responsibility of Pact and its implementing partners and do not necessary reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.