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The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association and Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold their annual joint meeting on April 10 at Lake Pearl in Wrentham.
The agenda will feature a “Psychological First Aid” training led by Liisa Jackson, director-coordinator with the Medical Reserve Corps. Participants will learn how to provide initial emotional support to individuals experiencing distress after a traumatic event or a difficult situation.
The training will cover key action steps in psychological first aid, including:
• Making contact and engaging with individuals experiencing distress
• Establishing a safe and comfortable environment
• Stabilizing and gathering information on stressful situations
• Providing practical assistance and support resources to affected individuals
• Managing personal stress when providing psychological first aid
Techniques for effective communication skills, self care, and reducing stress will be demonstrated and compared through didactic information, case scenarios, group discussion and interactive practice sessions.
The meeting is open to all MMMA and MMHR members. The registration fee of $40 includes coffee and lunch.
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Registration & Networking
Coffee will be available in the main ballroom.
9:15-9:20 a.m.
Welcome Remarks & Opening Announcements
John Mangiaratti, MMMA President, Acton Town Manager
Vanessa Hale, MMHR Chair, Southborough Assistant Town Administrator
9:20-9:45 a.m.
MMA Legislative Update
Adam Chapdelaine, MMA Executive Director
9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Psychological First Aid Training
Liisa Jackson, Director/Coordinator, Medical Reserve Corps
Participants will learn how to provide initial emotional support to individuals experiencing distress after a traumatic event or a difficult situation. The training will include interactive practice sessions and cover key action steps in psychological first aid.
12:15 p.m.
Adjournment & Lunch
Location
Lake Pearl, 299 Creek St., Wrentham
Contact
MMA Senior Member Program Coordinator Denise Baker
Massachusetts Municipal Management Association and Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources Joint Meeting
Registration
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