Psychology of Crisis and Disaster Management Diploma
Emergency Psychology and Crisis and Disaster Management / Psychological Support and Recovery from Crises and Disasters — Novera International University
1. Program Overview:
An advanced training and professional program extending over 3 months (80 hours of approved study load), aimed at preparing and qualifying psychological, field, and leadership personnel to deal with the psychological and behavioral repercussions of crises, emergencies, and humanitarian and natural disasters. The program covers the psychology of human interaction and the dynamics of collective panic, decision-making under acute pressure, provision of Psychological First Aid (PFA), management of psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), psychology of communication and media during risks, protection of field teams and rescuers from burnout and secondary trauma, building psychological resilience and Psychological Capital (PsyCap), through to designing community support and recovery programs and managing field simulation scenarios.
2. Key Objectives:
- Understanding the dynamics of human behavior in emergencies: comprehending individual and collective emotional responses and the psychology of panic and fear during disasters.
- Mastering urgent psychological interventions and first aid: applying the principles of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and strategies for mitigating psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Managing communication and supporting field teams: employing effective communication skills and managing rumors during risks, and protecting rescuers and relief teams from psychological burnout and indirect trauma.
- Building recovery and psychological resilience programs: designing psychosocial support (PSS) plans and developing Psychological Capital (PsyCap) and resilience among individuals, communities, and institutions.
- Psychological measurement and field simulation management: applying tools for measuring trauma and anxiety, implementing realistic crisis-management simulation scenarios, and evaluating interventions.
3. Target Audience:
- Psychologists, social specialists, and counselors working in emergency and psychosocial support teams.
- Personnel working in humanitarian and relief organizations, civil defense, rescue teams, and field-response teams.
- Crisis managers and officials responsible for emergencies, communication, and risk management in institutions and companies.
- Graduates and students of Psychology, Social Work, Administrative Sciences, and Public Health.
4. Study Plan and Modules (13 Modules — 25 Interactive Lectures):
|
Module |
Topics and Training Units |
Number of Lectures |
Total Hours
|
|
Module 1 |
Introduction to the psychology of crises and disasters and human interaction with emergencies |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 2 |
Human behavior, emotional responses, and dynamics of fear and collective panic |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 3 |
Psychology of decision-making and leadership trauma under acute pressures |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 4 |
Psychological First Aid and principles of rapid field intervention |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 5 |
Management of psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and mitigation strategies |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 6 |
Psychology of communication, media management, and communication during risks and confronting rumors |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 7 |
Psychological response of field teams and rescuers (burnout and secondary trauma) |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 8 |
Building psychological resilience and flexibility, and Psychological Capital (PsyCap) among individuals and communities |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 9 |
Preparing and designing field psychosocial support plans and programs in emergencies |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 10 |
Psychology of disaster management in institutions and organizations and rebuilding morale |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 11 |
Long-term psychological rehabilitation and comprehensive community recovery programs after crises |
2 |
4 hours |
|
Module 12 |
Psychological measurement tools and techniques for crises, trauma, anxiety, and phobias |
1.5 |
3 hours |
|
Module 13 |
Graduation project and field simulation for crisis management and project evaluation |
1.5 |
3 hours |
|
Total |
13 Specialized Training and Applied Modules |
25 Lectures |
50 Interactive Hours |
5. Organizational Structure and Assessment System:
- Duration and schedule: 3 months (evening period), at a rate of two lectures per week, two hours per lecture = 25 lectures / 50 direct interactive hours.
- Training language and delivery method: Arabic | interactive and applied remote training (Online).
- Distribution of credit hours (80 total hours):
· 50 hours: live and interactive online lectures.
· 20 hours: open readings and practical applications.
· 7 hours: chapter questions and self-assessment.
· 3 hours: final review and program completion examination.
- Assessment system and attendance requirements: attendance of no less than 75% of lectures, and continuous assessment through crisis scenarios, psychological support plans, and applied research.
- Certificate and graduation project: the trainee is awarded a Diploma in Psychology of Crisis and Disaster Management after implementing and evaluating the final graduation project based on: a realistic field simulation for crisis management and evaluation of applied projects.
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