Psychological Emergency Communication and Care by First Responders - Tapa blanda

Sinopsis

Created by front line first responders who are experts in hostage negotiation, communication, psychotherapy, human development, and hypnosis comes the book Psychological Emergency Communication and Care by First Responders, where Bram Duffee, PhD, EMT-P and Joseph Brigandi, MS, M.Ed., NCC, LPC-S provide a practical, field-tested guide for navigating psychological emergency situations designed specifically for police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and emergency personnel who want to be ready for their next encounter.

This book is designed as a teaching guide to be used either in a classroom or through self-directed professional development using old and new mnemonics to break down difficult concepts for implementation that are aligned with the newest DSM-5-TR standards. The reader will leave with actionable tools for recognizing, assessing, and managing mental health emergencies while under pressure. From acute anxiety and panic attacks to psychosis, substance-related crises, suicidal ideation, trauma reactions, and disaster response - each chapter delivers clear communication strategies that can be applied immediately in the field.

Inside, readers will discover:
• Proven communication techniques that reduce conflict and build trust
• Practical de-escalation methods for high-risk situations
• Rapid assessment frameworks for behavioral emergencies
• Psychological First Aid principles for crisis stabilization
• Guidance for working with children, adolescents, older adults, and vulnerable populations
• Strategies for managing psychosis, mood disorders, substance use, and trauma-related reactions
• Tools to support responder resilience, peer support, and long-term wellbeing
• A glossary of psychological conditions designed for first responder quick reference

Whether you are responding to a suicidal caller, a grieving family, a person experiencing psychosis, or a community impacted by disaster, this book provides the confidence, clarity, and compassion needed to serve effectively when people need help most.

Because sometimes the most powerful intervention is not what you do...
It is how you communicate.

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