Led by experienced psychologist O‘lmasjon Alimov, the session equipped students with essential skills to maintain psychological stability during crises.
Key Takeaways from the Training:
🔹 The Theoretical Foundation: We explored the "Psychological Landscape of Disasters", analyzing scientifically how the human mind reacts to natural and man-made catastrophes:
- Understanding the "Fight or Flight" response in extreme situations.
- The causes of Mass Panic and mechanisms to manage it.
- Identifying signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in victims and witnesses.
🔹 Managing Acute Stress Reactions: Participants learned to identify and handle specific stress reactions often seen in disaster zones, based on real-life examples and EU Civil Protection protocols:
- Stupor (Freezing): How to help someone who is immobilized by fear.
- Hysteria & Aggression: Techniques to calm emotional outbursts.
- Apathy: Methods to help individuals overcome detachment and hopelessness.
🔹 Simulation & Practice: Moving from theory to practice, students participated in situational role-plays to test First Psychological Aid (PFA) techniques. They practiced "Grounding" exercises to help victims regain focus, learned how to communicate effectively during a crisis, and provided emotional support.
This training didn't just teach students how not to lose control; it taught them how to prevent the spread of panic and be a pillar of support for others. This is a vital component of a robust Disaster Risk Governance system.