 Brian Riedesel, PhD
Misapplications of Crisis Intervention: Goals, Efficacy and Evidence ~ Web Briefing ~ 1.5 Hrs Friday, September 19, 2008 ~ 11:00am - 12:30pm Evolving Nature of Disaster Mental Health Services ~ Web Briefing ~ 1.5 Hrs Thursday, October 30, 2008 ~ 11:00am-12:30pm Brian Riedesel, PhD, BCETS is a licensed psychologist, a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress currently serving as a Psychologist and Adjunct Associate Professor for the University of Utah Counseling Center. He has trained undergraduates, graduate students and licensed professionals worldwide. He is a Diplomate listed in the International Registry of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a member of the Utah Critical Incident Stress Management Team. He has been teaching, counseling and consulting for 33 years, including 5 consecutive years abroad (1988-1993) in Asia and Europe with the United States Air Force, as well as rehabilitation work with tortured refugees. In 1991 he received commendation for meritorious service while demonstrating exemplary leadership and outstanding clinical skills, analyzing and modifying the effects of terrorism, natural disasters, and other crises. While co-receiving the 3rd Annual Pete Suazo Social Justice Award in 2004 for training, outreach and awareness building, he was cited as a master teacher in the formal classroom as well as in outreach and workshop settings. (He also speaks fluent Minnesotan.) Misapplications of Crisis Intervention: This presentation will discuss the growing empirical literature related to crisis intervention, common misconceptions about this field and emerging cautions regarding early psychological intervention. Evolving Nature of Disaster Mental Health Services: This presentation will discuss the evolution of crisis intervention and emergency/disaster mental health. Areas reviewed include the goals of early intervention, tactical approach refinements and the evolving nature of training in emergency/disaster mental health. |
