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_ 12th European Conference on Traumatic Stress Vienna 2-5 June 2011

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_ 12th European Conference on Traumatic Stress Vienna 2-5 June 2011

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  1. WORKSHOPPsychosocial care for uniformed services: bringing scientific knowledge about peer support into practiceA systematic review of the literature- Michel DückersGuidelines for psychosocial support for uniformed services- Hans te BrakePeer Support: An International Consensus Project- Gill MoretonOrganizational culture in relation to peer support- Neil GreenbergIs peer support able to identify individuals at risk?- Eric Geerligs _12th European Conference on Traumatic Stress Vienna2-5 June 2011

  2. The ‘best’ peer support Do we agree on the goals of peer support? • low-threshold access to supportive context: emphatic, listening ear • reduce stigma • timely identification of those in acute need • facilitate pathways to professional mental care: enhance the visibility of these pathways

  3. The ‘best’ peer support Do we agree on how to achieve the goals of peer support? • (continuous) training of peer supporters in basic emphatic skills • guidance of peer supporters and coordination • `enabling peer supporters in identifying those at need • actively deploy peer support after critical incidents • timely referral to professional mental help • group leaders and management have an important responsibility

  4. The ‘best’ peer support Can peer support also address the long-term consequences of shocking events? • how does peer support fit in a continuous and routine health care program supported and empowered by the organization

  5. The ‘best’ peer support This is what we know, now what do we need? • What are key issues for further research

  6. Thank you for your attention. WORKSHOPPsychosocial care for uniformed services:bringing scientific knowledge about peer support into practice- Michel Dückers M.L.Duckers@amc.uva.nl- Hans te Brake H.teBrake@amc.uva.nl- Gill Moreton Gillian.Moreton@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk- Neil Greenberg SoSoSanta@aol.com- Eric Geerligs E.Geerligs@mindef.nl

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