The manual is a resource for helpers working in emergency situations who have little or no access to specialised health services or to health professionals with psychological or psychiatric expertise. It will assist helpers to identify and understand signs of distress, and deal more effectively with acute and sub-acute phases of trauma. The manual provides tools and approaches that can stabilise survivors after they have been exposed to traumatising events, help them to deal with events that trigger traumatic memories, and teach them how to regain control of their lives.

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