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Author: John Ehrenreich
Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
Imprint: Practical Action Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.315kg
ISBN: 9781853396014
ISBN 10: 185339601
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 15 December 2005
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
Offers advice on how to overcome the challenges and risks of life in the field. Mr. Ehrenreich, a psychology professor at the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, has organized the book to reflect chronologically the phases of an overseas assignment. He begins by discussing how to assess one's suitability for humanitarian work and the characteristics, abilities, and skills that could be potential liabilities or strengths. The book continues with a discussion of safety and security in the field, followed by advice for staying healthy and managing stress. The last two chapters aim to help humanitarian workers understand the emotional impact their work can have on the people they are aiding, and make the transition back to home life after an assignment has concluded. Supplementary materials include a checklist of what to do and what to take along on assignment, a first-aid manual, guidelines for helping employees manage stress, relaxation exercises, and references to additional resources.
offers advice on how to overcome the challenges and risks of life in the field. Mr. Ehrenreich, a psychology professor at the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, has organized the book to reflect chronologically the phases of an overseas assignment. He begins by discussing how to assess one's suitability for humanitarian work and the characteristics, abilities, and skills that could be potential liabilities or strengths. The book continues with a discussion of safety and security in the field, followed by advice for staying healthy and managing stress. The last two chapters aim to help humanitarian workers understand the emotional impact their work can have on the people they are aiding, and make the transition back to home life after an assignment has concluded. Supplementary materials include a checklist of what to do and what to take along on assignment, a first-aid manual, guidelines for helping employees manage stress, relaxation exercises, and references to additional resources. --The Chronicle of Philanthropy
offers advice on how to overcome the challenges and risks of life in the field. Mr. Ehrenreich, a psychology professor at the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, has organized the book to reflect chronologically the phases of an overseas assignment. He begins by discussing how to assess one's suitability for humanitarian work and the characteristics, abilities, and skills that could be potential liabilities or strengths. The book continues with a discussion of safety and security in the field, followed by advice for staying healthy and managing stress. The last two chapters aim to help humanitarian workers understand the emotional impact their work can have on the people they are aiding, and make the transition back to home life after an assignment has concluded. Supplementary materials include a checklist of what to do and what to take along on assignment, a first-aid manual, guidelines for helping employees manage stress, relaxation exercises, and references to additional resources. --The Chronicle of Philanthropy Offers advice on how to overcome the challenges and risks of life in the field. Mr. Ehrenreich, a psychology professor at the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, has organized the book to reflect chronologically the phases of an overseas assignment. He begins by discussing how to assess one's suitability for humanitarian work and the characteristics, abilities, and skills that could be potential liabilities or strengths. The book continues with a discussion of safety and security in the field, followed by advice for staying healthy and managing stress. The last two chapters aim to help humanitarian workers understand the emotional impact their work can have on the people they are aiding, and make the transition back to home life after an assignment has concluded. Supplementary materials include a checklist of what to do and what to take along on assignment, a first-aid manual, guidelines for helping employees manage stress, relaxation exercises, and references to additional resources.
Author Information
John Ehrenreich is Professor of Psychology and Director, Center for Psychology and Society, State University of New York, College at Old Westbury, NY, USA. He has many years' experience as a practising clinical psychologist and has a longstanding interest in issues of response to disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies.
