PSYCHOLOGY IN RESCUE

The book "Psychology in Rescue" is a compendium of knowledge on the problems faced by people who help victims of unfortunate accidents and disasters. The author addresses psychological, ethical and medical issues, showing how important proper interpersonal contact and the ability to provide support in life- and health-threatening situations are. This is a publication for anyone who wants to understand the psychosocial aspects of human behavior in crisis situations.

• Interdisciplinary knowledge: combining psychology, ethics and medicine in the context of rescue.
• Psychological support: guidance on supporting victims of accidents and disasters.
• Psychosocial aspects: understanding the reactions and behaviors of people in life-threatening situations.
• Caring for the rescuer: emphasizing the importance of the psychophysical condition of helpers.
• Duty to help: raising awareness of the moral duty to provide assistance, even to the most basic extent.

This publication, based on many years of research and experience of the author, is an invaluable aid for rescuers, paramedics, psychologists and anyone who deals with crisis situations in their work. This book is also an important source of knowledge for students of medicine and psychology preparing to work in rescue services.

Difin Publishing House, known for its scientific and specialist publications, provides readers with a valuable publication that combines theory and practice. The book "Psychology in Rescue" is not only a collection of information, but above all a guide that teaches how to effectively and empathetically help others in the most difficult moments of their lives. Thanks to this publication, the reader will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for effective action in crisis situations, and will also understand how to take care of their own mental health in the profession of a paramedic.

The book consists of 158 pages and has a format of 240x170 mm. The paperback cover makes the publication light and handy, ideal for taking with you to training sessions or rescue operations. The year of publication 2012 guarantees the topicality of the knowledge contained and compliance with the applicable standards in the field of rescue and crisis psychology.

The author points out that appropriate knowledge and skills in the field of psychology can significantly affect the effectiveness of rescue operations and the mental state of both victims and rescuers. Therefore, this publication should be in the library of anyone who is involved in rescue or plans to take up work in this area. Caring for the psychophysical condition of the rescuer, emphasized in the book, is crucial for his efficiency and health, which makes this publication even more valuable and necessary.