8. Psychological Care
(1) Describes the phases of psychological response to disaster and expected behavioural responses.
(2) Understands the psychological impact of disasters on adults, children, families, vulnerable populations and communities.
(3) Provides appropriate psychological support for survivors and responders.
(4) Uses therapeutic relationships effectively in a disaster situation.
(5) Identifies an individual’s behavioural responses to the disaster and
provides appropriate interventions as required (e.g. psychological
first aid).
(6) Differentiates between adaptive responses to the disaster and
maladaptive responses.
(7) Applies appropriate mental health interventions and initiates
referrals as required.
(8) Identifies appropriate coping strategies for survivors, families and
responders.
(9) Identifies survivors and responders requiring additional
mental health nursing support and refers to appropriate
resources.