The potential for psychological debriefing as a preventative intervention.

2021 ◽  
pp. 91-102
Author(s):  
Richard A. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Debriefing ◽  
Preventative Intervention

scholarly journals Positive Massage: An Intervention for Couples’ Wellbeing in a Touch-Deprived Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 450-467
Author(s):  
Sayuri M. Naruse ◽  
Mark Moss
Keyword(s):  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Stress Relief ◽  
Mutual Support ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Preventative Intervention ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Exchange Data

COVID-19 has brought not only fear and anxiety, but also legitimate restrictions of communication and consequential touch-deprivation in our daily lives. Couples’ relational wellbeing continues to be impacted by these COVID-19 related stressors. Protecting both personal and relational wellbeing is therefore particularly important at this time. Using a preventative intervention approach, the current paper argues the theoretical benefit of the Positive Massage programme and reports a qualitative analysis of stressed but healthy couples’ experience of engaging in the programme. Thirty-four participants completed 3 weekly classes and home-based practice of massage exchange. Data from an open text online questionnaire completed every week of the programme and again 3 weeks afterwards were analysed using thematic analysis. The identified themes included “holistic stress relief”, “relationship-promotion”, and “selves-care skill”. Couples perceived Positive Massage as an effective mutual support skill to relax and help one another by de-stressing, both emotionally and physically through verbal and nonverbal communication, creating gratitude, deeper connection and self-efficacy via quality time together and pleasurable touch. Theoretically and experientially, Positive Massage can be an effective preventative selves-care skill. Promoting the concept of selves-care and its practical application through Positive Massage would be beneficial for couples’ personal and relational wellbeing in a touch-deprived era.

Individual Approaches to Prevention and Early Intervention

2012 ◽  
pp. 362-380
Author(s):  
Teresa M. Au ◽  
Caroline Silva ◽  
Eileen M. Delaney ◽  
Brett T. Litz
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Preventive Intervention ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Preventive Interventions ◽  
Psychological Debriefing ◽  
Traumatic Exposure

This chapter provides an overview of individual and small group-based approaches for prevention and early intervention of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) classification system for preventive interventions of mental disorders (universal, selective, and indicated), we describe individual and small group early interventions and review the effectiveness of these strategies. Specifically, psychological debriefing, psychological first aid, and psychoeducation have been used as selective interventions targeting individuals exposed to trauma with varying degrees of success. However, there is strong empirical support for using cognitive behavioral therapy as an indicated preventive intervention to help symptomatic individuals in the weeks or months following traumatic exposure. A review of the literature also suggests that future research should explore different modes of delivery and devote more attention to determining the best time to intervene after traumatic exposure.

Panic Disorder: Evidence for Genetic Vulnerability

1987 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona K. Judd ◽  
Graham D. Burrows ◽  
David A. Hay
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Genetic Predisposition ◽  
Single Gene ◽  
Twin Data ◽  
Gene Association ◽  
Genetic Vulnerability ◽  
Preventative Intervention ◽  
Mode Of Transmission

Many studies have suggested that a genetic predisposition to the development of panic disorder exists. These studies are examined and their limitations discussed. It is suggested that only by the analysis of comprehensive family and twin data, coupled with other measures such as the search for possible single gene association or linkage and study of the children of panic disorder patients, will the mechanism for the ‘familiality’ noted in panic disorder patients be elucidated. Delineation of the mode of transmission of panic disorder may allow preventative intervention with those at risk before they develop panic.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Injury Profile of Circus Artists: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
HEG Wolfenden ◽  
M Angioi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Injury Rate ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Preventative Intervention ◽  
Item Checklist ◽  
Preventative Interventions ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Injury Definition

BACKGROUND: The circus arts involve a high degree of acrobatic, athletic, and aesthetic ability with extreme physical demands placed on performers. An understanding of the injury profile is required to guide prevention. AIM: To provide the first systematic review to enhance understanding of circus-related injuries and to provide a foundation for future preventative intervention. METHODS: MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from conception to March 2016 using key search terms relating to circus artists and injury. Studies were limited to English-language human studies and included all levels and ages of circus artists. Risk of bias was assessed using a novel seven-item checklist based on the STROBE statement. RESULTS: Eight studies of varying design, populations, outcomes, and quality were analysed. Results suggest that the injury rate is relatively low among professional circus artists at 7.37 to 9.27/1,000 artist exposures. The spine and ankle are frequently injured, and most injuries are to soft tissue structures. In the professional setting, injuries appear minor, resulting in few treatments, few missed or altered performances, and a low risk of re-injury. CONCLUSIONS: The spine and ankle should be targeted for preventative interventions in circus artists due to their high frequency of injury. The heterogeneity of studies included in this review highlights the need for consistency within future research, particularly in terms of injury definition and outcome measurements.

Preventing psychological trauma in soldiers: The role of operational stress training and psychological debriefing

2000 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Deahl ◽  
Michael Srinivasan ◽  
Norman Jones ◽  
Janice Thomas ◽  
Carl Neblett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Operational Stress ◽  
Psychological Debriefing ◽  
Stress Training
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