Psychological support for first responders after missions: “We’re here to listen”
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Support Program for Emergency Responders in Biberach CountyEstablished in 2021, the PSNV-E provides about 40 counseling sessions yearly to aid rescuers after traumatic incidents.
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- A cooperation agreement in 2021 launched the psychosocial emergency support for responders (PSNV-E) in Biberach County involving multiple local organizations.
- PSNV-E employs peer supporters and professional psychosocial specialists, including psychologists and theologians experienced in emergency work.
- The program focuses on helping responders process distressing events like fatalities or severe accidents by explaining psychological and physical responses.
- Help-seekers must initiate contact themselves, with most reaching out within three days following a critical incident.
We are here to listen and to get people talking— Gerhard Blank, commander of the Buchauer Fire Department and co-leader of PSNV-E in the Biberach district, describing the approach in conversations with the responders.
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