3rd Symposium on "Psychosocial Emergency Care for First Responders"

Following two successful events that drew significant interest from across Germany, the symposium on Psychosocial Emergency Care for Emergency Responders (PSNV-E) will once again take place at the Florian Trade Fair in Dresden.

The symposium is aimed at emergency responders, leaders, and experts from the fire department, emergency medical services, police, emergency response organizations, and disaster management. In a variety of expert presentations, our speakers will address current topics related to stress in emergency service, prevention, support systems, and psychosocial support for emergency responders.

9:30 – 9:45 a
.m. Welcome and introduction to the symposium

9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
How the approach to mental stress in emergency services must change. “Must Be
Strong!? – From Heroism to Resilience”
Oliver Stutzky, firefighter and fire department chaplain, Chair of Plattform PSNV e. V.

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
How modern training can promote confidence in action among emergency responders in mental health support.
“From Content Instructor to Learning Facilitator—Rethinking Teaching in Mental Health Support”
Jennifer Schneider, paramedic and medical educator (B.A.)

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
How emergency responders can think clearly, make sound decisions, and act effectively even under high stress. “Resilience in the Field—Remaining Capable of Action Under Stress”
Christoph Hiechinger, Senior Fire Inspector, B.Sc. in Applied Psychology 

1:00 – 1:45 p
.m. “Humor as a Survival Strategy in the Context of Operational Stress and Trauma Therapy
: ‘It Was Just a Joke…?’”
Veronika Held, Senior Psychological Psychotherapist

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
How training and mutual support can strengthen emergency responders under high stress.
“Operations Under Extreme Conditions – Resilience and Peer Support in Civil Defense Situations”
Alessandro Genovese, Catastrophe Response Unit Commander, Operations Leader, Emergency Medical Technician & Field Instructor

3:00 – 3:45 p
.m. When a colleague or coworker dies on duty. Supporting Leaders When Confronted with News of a Death “…and
Suddenly There Were Two Children Standing in the Apartment Doorway”
Peter Zehentner, Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Social Pedagogue [FH], PSNV-E and PSNV-B Trainer, Supervisor

In addition to the presentations, the symposium provides an opportunity for exchange, discussion, and networking. The goal is to bring together experiences from practice, training, and academia and to jointly promote the further development of PSNV for emergency responders.

The event is organized by Plattform PSNV e.V. in collaboration with regional partners.

Attendance at the presentations is free of charge; they are funded by the nonprofit association Plattform PSNV e.V. and supported by the organizer, ORTEC.

The number of participants is limited. Advance registration is required and can be done by purchasing a free ticket REGISTRATION - PSNV-E Symposium.

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