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Submission Number: 109
Submission ID: 143
Submission UUID: dfd49ae9-40bf-47a4-a46d-6c6e449007ec
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Thu, 07/06/2023 - 18:34
Completed: Thu, 07/06/2023 - 18:37
Changed: Sat, 07/15/2023 - 15:15
Remote IP address: 165.73.227.18
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Prof. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Bila |
| Firstname | Nontembeko |
| [email protected] | |
| Mobile | 0825558196 |
| Institution | University of Pretoria |
| Biosketch | Professor Nontembeko Bila is a South African social work academic, and researcher affiliated with the University of Pretoria. She joined the Department of Social Work and Criminology at the university in 2010 and obtained her PhD in 2018. Her research specialisation centres around mental health and disability. At both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, she teaches courses on mental health and disability. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as a Departmental Postgraduate Chair and a member of the Faculty Postgraduate Committee. She also contributes as a task team member of the Social Work in Health Care initiative for the South African Council of Social Service Professions. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Psychological First Aid: Supporting Individuals and Communities in the Aftermath of Disasters |
| Theme Selection | THEME 2: Building sustainable, resilient, and self-reliant communities through indigenous modalities, inter-sectoral collaborations, and partnerships |
| Subtheme TWO Selection | SUB 2.2 Strengthening community support structures to mitigate the impact of adverse events |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | The abstract highlights the importance of Psychological First Aid (PFA) in providing immediate and compassionate support to individuals and communities affected by disasters. It emphasizes the need to address the psychological well-being of survivors alongside their physical needs. The abstract explores the core principles of PFA, including safety, comfort, and connection, and discusses the psychological reactions and emotional distress commonly experienced by survivors. It also emphasizes the significance of cultural sensitivity and individualized approaches in delivering PFA. Furthermore, the abstract outlines specific strategies and techniques employed in PFA, while addressing the challenges and ethical considerations faced by social workers. Overall, the abstract underscores the vital role of PFA and social workers in disaster response and recovery, emphasizing the importance of providing empathetic support to promote psychological well-being. |
| Title | Ms |
| Firstname | Nondumiso |
| Lastname | Hadebe |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Practice |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Issie |
| Lastname | Jacobs |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Practice |
| Status | Accepted |
