Consequences of trauma, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders in the professional environment

Basics on the topic of fear, coercion and trauma in the professional environment 

• Definition and delimitation of terms. 
• What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? 
• Facts, figures and data. 
• Explanatory models: How does a mental illness develop? What is stress? 
• Symptoms, prognosis, progression and treatment options. 

Options for action and conducting discussions 

• Role of the manager: do's and don'ts.  
• Psychological conversation skills in dealing with fears and compulsions: What is experienced as helpful, what is not?  
• Opportunities and challenges for first responders. 
• Possibilities and limits of those involved and their roles: Psychological first aider, colleague, manager, works council, BEM etc. 

Framework conditions and legal aspects  

• Relevant reference points from labor law. 
• Prevention of anxiety and anxiety disorders as a component of occupational health management (BEM, EAP, occupational medicine, GBPsych). 

Excursions to related topics 

• Psychological security vs. a culture of fear. 
• Emergency psychology, crisis management, team dynamics, power and privilege. 
• Extraversion and introversion, strength-oriented work. 

Best practice and discussion 

Note:  

The webinar can be booked as a possible in-depth course as part of the Psychological First Aider course or individually if you have the relevant prior knowledge. It is designed to build on the content of the "Psychological first aid in the company" seminar.