Psychological Factors in Wilderness Rescue [electronic resource] / Bruce C. Ogilvie.

This presentation provides wilderness rescue workers with an overview of the psychological reactions of victims of accidents and natural disasters and suggested responses for rescuers and caregivers. A personal account of rescue and death in a drowning accident illustrates how the rescuer can also b...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author:	Ogilvie, Bruce C.
Corporate Author:	National Outdoor Leadership School (U.S.)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1986.
Subjects:	Accidents. Caregiver Role. Defense Mechanisms. Emergency Squad Personnel. Emotional Disturbances. Emotional Experience. Emotional Response. Leadership Qualities. Natural Disasters. Outdoor Leadership. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Psychological Patterns. Rescue. Training. Wilderness.