NewBridge Hosts Free Professional Training
Pompton Plains, N.J., Oct. 12, 2006 - NewBridge Services, a nonprofit community provider of behavioral health and education programs and services, will present a series of free two-hour seminars for professionals, on the subject of psychological first aid training.
Psychological First Aid Training for Teachers, will explore basics of psychological first aid and how to use it in the school setting. This seminar, appropriate for anyone who works in the school setting, is being held on two separate dates: November 2 and November 16, 2006.
Psychological First Aid Training for Emergency Room Personnel, will explore disaster's impact on patients and their families, and show how to manage emotional issues within the emergency room setting. This seminar is being offered on three separate dates: October 19, November 10 and November 30, 2006.
Psychological First Aid Training for Leaders of Faith, will explore how the community responds to disaster, how to coordinate with other response organizations, the impact of disaster on self and others, and self-care during disaster. This seminar is being offered on October 26, 2006.
"Educators, emergency room personnel and leaders of faith communities all share the common thread: they are all potential front-line providers of comfort during stressful times of life. This training will provide a helpful look at how they can better assist others in times of crisis while maintaining inner calm," said Michele Iannucci, Director of Prevention Services, NewBridge.
All seminars will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at NewBridge, located at 21 Evans Place, Pompton Plains, NJ. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. To register, call Michele Iannucci at (973) 839-2521, ext. 228.
This program is supported by New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services, Disaster and Terrorism Branch.
About NewBridge Services
NewBridge Services, Inc., a non-profit community organization founded in 1963, provides innovative mental health, substance abuse, housing, children’s and senior services and education programs. Whether dealing with stress, grief, or substance abuse or in need of parenting, relationship or caregiving advice, NewBridge offers counseling programs, educational forums and life-enriching services to help people bring balance to their lives. For more information call 973-839-2520 or click here.
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