PSYCHOSOCIAL

PROCESSING
John Erindee A. Mallari, RN
Division Nurse (Div. of CSFP)
 PSYCHOSOCIAL
INTERVENTION
 A PROCESS USE BY A CARE
PROVIDER TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN
CRISIS & DISASTER TO
TRANSFORM THESE VICTIMS OF
CRISIS INTO SURVIVORS
 A direct PSP intervention for
individuals or groups of
individuals aimed at:

 Helping them reestablish equilibrium

& harmony after the disaster or
crisis situation

 Regaining personal control

FRAMEWORK for PSYCHOSOCIAL
INTERVENTION
 CISD – one-shot-deal
 Multiple Group PSP – done repeatedly (therapeutic)
 Action Related PSP
 Psychological preparation
 Exploration of psychosocial implication
 Team Building
 Identification of Leaders
 Decision Making
 Empowerment of Members
 Activity-based Group PSP- sports, arts, poetry,
literary;activities related to subjects in school
 Community Organization
 Building support groups
 Building community-based Crisis management
 Food for Work
PSP
 A group session allowing the
ventilation and sharing of
experiences, feelings, and
reactions during the critical
incident.
Psychosocial Intervention
 A tool used by crisis workers to deal positively
with the severe emotional impact of crisis,
provide education about current & anticipated
stress responses and information about
stress management.
 Used in identifying commonality & differences
in the participants’ reactions
 A Phase in Crisis Management
 PARTS OF PSP
 INTRODUCTION
 FACTS & FEELINGS

 STRESS RESPONSES

 COPING STYLES
 CONTINGENCY PLANS
 SHARING OF
FACTS & FEELINGS
 EXPERIENCE
 FEELINGS then….

 FEELINGS now….

 MEANING OF

CRISIS
- commonality
- universality
* STRETCH BREAK
Stress Responses
Physical
Emotional
Cognitive
Behavioral
Spiritual
 PHYSICAL RESPONSES
 Headache
 Dizziness, faintness
 Tightness in the
throat/Stomach
 Chest pains
 Pounding Heart, Shortness of Breath
 GUT reactions
(Diarrhea/Constipation)
 Allergies
 Muscle tensions, Cramps
PHYSICAL RESPONSES

 Loss of Energy/
Restlessness
 Overactivity
 Increase Perspiration
 Rapid Pulse
 Extended Fatigue
 Feeling tired, Drained
 Frequent Physical
ailments
EMOTIONAL RESPONSES
 Fear
 Shock & denial
 Anger & frustration
 Bargaining/ Remorse
or Guilt
 Depression
 Acceptance/
Resignation/
Helplessness
COGNITIVE RESPONSES
 Disbelief
 Confusion
 Inability/difficulty to
concentrate
 Absentmindedness
 Racing thoughts
 Preoccupation
 Difficulty in making simple
decisions
 COGNITIVE RESPONSES
 Paranoia/
Suspiciousness
 Reluctance
to begin projects
 Feeling of Overload
 Problems with
prioritizing
BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES
 Sleep disturbance
 Appetite disturbance
(Loss of appetite/
Overeating)
 Increased Smoking, Use of
Alcohol/ Medications
 Avoidance Behavior
 Crying/ Inability to talk
 Restlessness/ Overactivity
 BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES
 Uncalled for
Aggressiveness,
Irritability
 Accident Prone
 Nervous tics/
mannerisms
 Absenteeism
 Withdrawal
 SPIRITUAL RESPONSES
 Declining investment in
others
 Doubt of value system/
religious beliefs
 Questioning major life areas
(profession, employment,
etc)
 Self pre-occupation
 Disillusionment
SPIRITUAL RESPONSES
 Blaming God for what
happened” Kasalanan ng
Diyos”
 Attributing the disaster to
God “Parusa ng Diyos”
 Resignation/ Acceptance
“Bahala na ang
Diyos/Ipasa-Diyos na lang”
 Directing one’s anger to
God “Walang Diyos/ Anong
klaseng Diyos Ka?”
 COPING STYLES
 What they have
done to cope
 Praying -

universal coping

POSITIVE & NEGATIVE COPING STYLES

CONTINGENCY PLANNING

Individual-family-
community
EVALUATION
 How do you feel after the sharing?
 Will you recommend it for others?
Unexpressed feelings never die
They are buried alive
And come forth later
In uglier ways.
COMMON STRESS COPING STRATEGIES
SPORTS
SHOP
MEDITATE
EXERCISE
HIKE SMOKE
MUSIC
LAUGH

MASSAGE
SEX GET HELP

WALK JOG
SLEEP
CRY

SIGHTSEE EAT
“Isandosenang S – Iwas
Stress”
 SOUNDS & SONGS
 SELF AWARENESS
 STRESS
DEBRIEFING
 SENSATION
TECHNIQUES
 STRESS REDUCTION
 RELAXATION
EXERCISES
 ISANDOSENANG “S”
– IWAS STRESS
 SMILE
 SIESTA
 SPORTS
 SOCIALS
 SCHEDULING
 SPEAK TO ME
 SPIRITUALITY
 Maraming Salamat
Po!