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## Essential Units for Certificate Programme in Nonprofit Disaster Mental Health Support
**Understanding Trauma and its Impact on Mental Health**
• • Trauma-informed care: understanding the impact of trauma on individuals and communities.
• • The role of trauma in disaster response and recovery.
• • Trauma-focused interventions and practices.
**Assessment and Screening**
• • Identifying and assessing mental health needs in disaster situations.
• • Screening tools and assessments for mental health and trauma.
• • Integrating mental health assessments into disaster response.
**Crisis Response and Stabilization**
• • Disaster-specific stressors and trauma reactions.
• • Crisis communication and information dissemination.
• • Stabilization and case management techniques.
**Trauma-Informed Mental Health Interventions**
• • Trauma-focused therapy and counseling.
• • Group therapy and peer support.
• • Mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
**Supporting Recovery and Resilience**
• • Promoting self-care and resilience building.
• • Supporting family and community members.
• • Building community resilience and social connections.
**Working in a Disaster-Affected Community**
• • Ethical considerations and cultural sensitivity.
• • Building trust and rapport with survivors and communities.
• • Advocacy and community engagement.
**Disaster Mental Health Assessment and Treatment**
• • Assessing mental health needs in disaster situations.
• • Developing individualized treatment plans.
• • Collaborating with other professionals in the recovery process.
**Continuing Education and Professional Development**
• • Staying updated on latest research and best practices.
• • Building resilience and self-care for mental health professionals.
• • Advocating for disaster mental health awareness and resources.
**Additional Units**
• • Disaster-Related Stressors and Trauma Responses
• • The Role of Trauma in Disaster Recovery
• • Building Trauma-Resilient Communities
• • Disaster Mental Health Assessment and Treatment
• • Advocacy for Disaster Mental Health