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ERIC Number: EJ517538
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1040-2861
The Mental Health Counselor's Role in Hurricane Andrew.
Dingman, Robert L.
Journal of Mental Health Counseling, v17 n3 p321-35 Jul 1995
Discusses the effects of Hurricane Andrew on disaster workers, followed by some reported experiences of workers as well as victims. Background on natural disasters in general is given, along with information about crisis intervention. Discusses mental health interventions and various skills needed by disaster mental health counselors. (Author/KW)
Descriptors: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Programs, Emergency Squad Personnel, Hurricanes, Intervention, Mental Health, Mental Health Workers
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Disasters
Note: Special theme issue on "Disasters and Crises: A Mental Health Counseling Perspective."