| Description |
xiv, 170 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-165) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Preparing for a field assignment -- 2. Safety and security in the field -- 3. Taking care of yourself : preventing health problems in the field -- 4. Managing stress -- Spiritual resources for humanitarian workers / James Guy and Amber Elizabeth Gray -- 5. Working with survivors of traumatic experiences -- 6. Going home - a journey of discovery / John Fawcett and Amber Elizabeth Gray -- Resource I. 'before you go' checklist -- Resource II. First aid : a brief manual -- Resource III. Managing stress in humanitarian workers : guidelines for good practice -- Resource IV. Relaxation exercises : sample scripts. |
| Summary |
"Written with both the new humanitarian worker and the experienced veteran in mind, the book deals in turn with the main stages of a humanitarian assignment. It starts with issues to consider before you set out, then deals with safety and security in the field, staying healthy, managing stress, coping with the trauma of others, and dealing with returning home at the end of an assignment."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Humanitarian assistance -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Social workers -- Training of.
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Community development personnel -- Training of.
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Human rights workers -- Training of.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Ehrenreich, John, 1943- Humanitarian companion. Rugby, Warwickshire, UK : ITDG Pub., 2005 (OCoLC)607583880 |
| ISBN |
185339601X paperback |
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9781853396014 paperback |
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