At some point, most people will experience a traumatic event or critical loss. Experts say that just as some physical traumas need first aid, there are also times when a person may need psychological first aid to validate emotions, reduce stress and foster coping skills. Therapist Kevin Broderick, Family Services Emergency Response program manager, joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss how evidence-informed, gospel-centered psychological first aid can support individuals in crisis. During his career as a marriage and family therapist, Broderick has responded to local, national and international crises. Speaking with guest host and Church News reporter Mary Richards, Broderick shares experiences, offers five principles of support and details how to find resources to learn more. 

The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

At some point, most people will <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2022/8/7/23278599/ministering-during-a-crisis-psychological-first-aid-church-leaders-individuals-support-others">experience a traumatic event or critical loss</a>. Experts say that just as some physical traumas need first aid, there are also times when a person may need <a href="https://www.nctsn.org/treatments-and-practices/psychological-first-aid-and-skills-for-psychological-recovery/about-pfa">psychological first aid</a> to validate emotions, reduce stress and foster coping skills. Therapist Kevin Broderick, <a href="https://providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/lds-family-services/sites?lang=eng">Family Services </a>Emergency Response program manager, joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss how evidence-informed, gospel-centered <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/english/charities/pdf/2020/WEL_PD60011068_MinisteringGuideForSomeoneInCrisis_FINAL.pdf?lang=eng">psychological first aid</a> can support individuals in crisis. During his career as a marriage and family therapist, Broderick has responded to local, national and international crises. Speaking with guest host and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a>, Broderick shares experiences, offers five principles of support and details how to find <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/topics/families-and-individuals/lifes-challenges/hope-and-help?lang=eng">resources to learn more</a>. 
<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by<a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/"> KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.

Experience behind-the-scenes stories and interviews relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join Sarah Jane Weaver as she interviews Church leaders, members who are making a difference and writers from the Church News team.

Experience behind-the-scenes stories and interviews relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join Sarah Jane Weaver as she interviews Church leaders, members who are making a difference and writers from the Church News team.

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