Saturday, February 20, 2021

PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID Compendium of Resources

 



1. Reading Materials/Document

IASC Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/iasc-reference-group-on-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-in-emergency-settings
COVID-19 Response - Communication Response - UN https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/communication-resources

Dowloadables

Psychological First Aid: Guide for field workers https://www.facebook.com/download/preview/1536922936466824/
IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings https://www.facebook.com/groups/filipinopsychometricians/permalink/3208345019217351/
Policy Brief: COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health https://www.facebook.com/groups/filipinopsychometricians/permalink/3208347382550448/
Basic Psychosocial SKills A Guide for COVID-19 Responders (Final Draft) https://www.facebook.com/groups/filipinopsychometricians/permalink/3208359272549259/

Video

Video Introduction on PFA
Basics of Psychological First Aid | Psychological First Aid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGooy-cS9G4
What Psychological First Aid is Not https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-QHoC8Ub4Y
PFA Skills - Emphatic Listening | Psychological First Aid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjCewHcM08E
PFA Simulation Video PFA Demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzvWaD2BpUA
B. Other Video Links on PFA and Psychosocial Support
How to Use “Psychological First Aid” During Coronavirus Quarantine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTzLw7bYipA
Psychological first aid - look, listen, link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kly45u9ml_A
How to give psychological first aid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOUM_208sJA
Dr. Kristin Hoffman - Psychological First Aid: How To Talk To Your Child https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca2Ejxl6txQ
Administering Psychological First Aid (PFA) After A Crisis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCtKGrJQ7sw
Principles of Psychological First Aid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn7fXyIttRY
What is PSYCHOSOCIAL? What does PSYCHOSOCIAL mean? PSYCHOSOCIAL meaning, definition & explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc9xQL59C0Y

Online Courses


Tuesday, November 26, 2019

BLEPP 2019 Oathtaking Announcement


Oathtaking of New Psychologists and Psychometricians

Posted on 26 November, 2019

The Oathtaking of passers of the October 2019 Licensure Examination for Psychologists and Psychometricians will be held on 17 December 2019, Tuesday, 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. at the Plenary Hall, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Vicente Sotto St., Pasay City.

Inductees shall come in Filipiniana/Long Gown and Barong/Coat and Tie, while guests shall come in Formal Attire.

Tickets are available at Aichoose Bldg., 4444 Calatagan St. cor. Dian St., Brgy. Palanan, Makati City, Monday to Friday, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 NN. and 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.. You may contact them at 8330-8212, 0998-5407468 or 0918-9622924 and Junedos Photography, 2nd Flr., Don Lorenzo Bldg., 889 P. Paredes St., Morayta, Manila.

Source - https://www.prc.gov.ph/article/oathtaking-new-psychologists-and-psychometricians/4234

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Payoso : tagapayong payaso



Good day! 

 I'm Sir JJ. A professor, keynote speaker, and Payoso (tagapayong payaso). I'm offering a mental health awareness and art of living workshop entitled, "Ssshhh..." Experiencing the Gift of Silence to schools, companies, and government agencies. It would be a great honor if you could also consider this in your programs. 

 It has been said that the quality of our life depends on the quality of our attention. Now, the quality of our attention depends on the quality of our awareness. 

May this be the start of living in awareness and equanimity. 

This workshop is and will always be LIBRE PERO DONASYON LANG (free, donation only). Because love, peace, goodwill, and happiness are FREE. 

Be happy! 

Take it easy, 
Sir JJ

PROFILE of

Friday, February 15, 2019

Amended CPD IRR is for transition period only?



After series of online and offline protests by professionals, consultations and senate hearings,  the new CPD Implementing Rules and Regulations seems to be much better for all professionals and other stakeholders that will take effect on March 1, 2019. But the big question is: What will happen after the transition period? And for how long is the transition period?

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) issued on 7th February 2019, Resolution No. 2019-1146 series of 2019 the  Amending Relevant Provision of Resolution No. 1032 (s.2017) Otherwise Known as the "Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10912, Known as the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016. 


Among the remarkable highlights of the said amended resolutions include:


Section 8.2.4 Accreditation of CPD Programs
. . .

In-house training programs and capacity-building activities of government agencies and government corporations, including local government units, and private employers shall be accredited and considered as CPD compliance of their employed professionals.



Section 10. CPD as Mandatory Requirement in the Renewal of Professional License and Accreditation System for the Practice of Professions.

10.2 During this transition period, the following shall be observed:

a) Professionals working overseas shall not be covered by the CPD requirement.

b) Newly licensed professionals shall not be covered by the CPD requirement for the first renewal cycle after obtaining their license.

c) The various CPD Councils shall reduce the required CPD credit units to a minimum, which shall not be more than fifteen (15), as provided for under applicable laws.


Section 15. Supplementary Provisions

15.1 The Boards and their respective CPD Councils are given a period of (1) month to consult with their stakeholders for the review of their Operational Guidelines (OG) and to accordingly amend the same to conform with this issuance. Those which have not issued their Operational Guidelines shall be guided by this issuance.

15.3 Professional who executed an Undertaking prior to the effectivity of this Resolution shall only comply with the required number of credit units as amended pursuant to this Resolution equivalent to not more than (15) credit units.


Since the amended IRR is only good during the transition period only, what will happen after it ends? These needs to be clarified:

1) Do BLEPP passers of  2018 will have to comply with 15 CPD units when they renew in 2021 (and those passers of 2014)? 

BLEPP Passers of 2019 and beyond or until the transition period ends do not have to comply with CPD points in the first renewal of their license in 2022. 

2) When and who will dictate the end of the transition period?

How many years is the transition period? It was not defined in the amended IRR.

3) What will be the implication of the amended IRR with PAP membership of newly licensed RPm since they will not be required CPD points in their first year of renewal?

Unless the PRC Board of Psychology come up with an Operational Guidelines that will mandate all newly licensed RPm to secure Certificate of Good Standing to their AIPO which is PAP as requirement for renewal of license even without complying with CPD points then BLEPP passers/RPm have to sign up for PAP membership.  




Source - https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2019-1146%20CPD%20IRR.PDF