Dr. Kira Mauseth presented the second of two webinars on the provision of health care in disasters, with a focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and the behavioral health workforce.  

This webinar is appropriate for anyone working in behavioral health, community, crisis or direct care settings.

• Download webinar slides.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will : 

• Understand common terminology associated with the provision of health care in disasters

• Learn about Crisis Standards of Care and the implications for Behavioral Health 

• Recognize and engage in effective management techniques for Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Moral Injury.

Learn more about Dr. Mauseth's full series

Resources:

MEDIC, REST, and SAFE Models​

Families, Children, and Teens:​

• Behavioral Health Toolbox for Families: Supporting Children and Teens During the COVID-19 Pandemic​

• Behavioral Health Group Impact Reference Guide: Families and Children​

Emergency and Healthcare Workers:​

• Coping During COVID-19 for Emergency and Healthcare Professionals​

• Behavioral Health Group Impact Reference Guide:​

• Healthcare, behavioral health, outreach teams, post-vent individuals​

• Unique challenges/considerations​

• Support strategies (organizational, supervisory, personal)​

Businesses and Workers:​

• COVID-19 Guidance for Building Resilience in the Workplace​

Training:​

• Health Support Team (including train-the-trainer)​

• PsySTART-Responder (frontline healthcare only)​

For information on trainings, please reach out to the Behavioral Health Strike Team at [email protected].

Webpages:​

DOH – Forecasts, situation reports, guidance, and other resources:​

• Behavioral Health Resources Webpage​

State – General mental health resources and infographics:​

• Mental and Emotional Well-being Resources​

• Infographic Library​

Presenter:

Dr. Kira Mauseth is a practicing clinical psychologist who sees patients at Snohomish Psychology Associates, teaches as a Senior Instructor at Seattle University and serves as a co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health. Her work and research interests focus on resilience, trauma and disaster behavioral health. She has worked extensively in Haiti with earthquake survivors, in Jordan with Syrian refugees and with first responders and health care workers throughout Puget Sound the United States. Dr. Mauseth also conducts trainings with organizations and educational groups about disaster preparedness and resilience building within local communities.

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