Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology
Department of Disaster Psychology
Learning how to respond to a wide variety of disasters
Acquire advanced crisis management skills and the ability to respond flexibly
How will people be affected and how will they act when they are under the extreme stress of a disaster?how will it be affected?what will happen to society?What is needed for recovery and reconstruction?What is effective support?Learn the answers to these questions.The knowledge of disaster psychology can be applied not only to natural disasters, but also to human-made disasters, harassment, and other highly stressful situations caused by incidents, accidents, and interpersonal relationships.Aiming to realize safety and security, which is most demanded today, students learn advanced crisis management skills, such as crisis avoidance methods and the ability to respond flexibly.
Course to aim for
- Firefighter
- SDF
- Police officer
- Local government employee (general administrative job)
- Companies (general affairs, crisis management departments, security and disaster prevention related industries)
- Going to graduate school
Qualifications and licenses to aim for
- Certified psychiatrist
- Certified psychologist (psychological research)
- Disaster prevention
- Junior High School Teacher's License Type XNUMX (Social Studies)
- High school teacher type license (civilian)
- Wait
Features of learning
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- Fusion of theory and practice, such as acquisition of disaster prevention specialist qualification
In responding to disasters and crises, it is essential to integrate theory and practice. Students deepen their understanding by fusing theories learned in "disaster psychology" and "environmental psychology" with the actual situations learned in "community disaster prevention," "safety management theory," and "regional disaster prevention and mitigation theory."We will also learn skills to save lives, such as learning lifesaving techniques and acquiring disaster prevention qualifications.
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- Learning about disaster prevention and mitigation through rich experiential learning
Having experienced the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, Hyogo Prefecture has a high awareness of disaster prevention and is implementing various disaster countermeasures.In this major, we have prepared a number of experiential learning programs in collaboration with local communities.Global studies also provide opportunities to learn about overseas disaster prevention and crisis management.You can deeply learn about disaster prevention and mitigation as if you were participating in a disaster prevention drill on a daily basis.
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- Becoming a Crisis Management Expert Needed in the Times
Reconstruction from a disaster is more important than physical reconstruction such as electricity, water supply, roads and buildings, and the mental reconstruction and recovery of the affected people.Although disaster psychology is a relatively new academic field, it is considered extremely important for Japan, a country prone to disasters.Learn how to protect the mind and body of loved ones and aim to become a crisis management expert required for the next generation.
Class introduction
- Disaster psychology
- Learn the types and characteristics of disasters and think about how to deal with the psychological problems of victims
There are many types of disasters, and the processes before and after the occurrence are complex and diverse.In this lecture, we first grasp the overall picture of the problems that disaster psychology deals with.Students will learn about the types and characteristics of disasters, and consider how society has dealt with disasters in the past.Students will also learn about the psychology of disasters and post-disasters, and deepen their understanding of how to deal with psychological problems for victims, victims, and supporters.
- reconstruction theory
- Think about how to plan and implement recovery from disasters based on case studies
We will consider various policy issues related to reconstruction after a major disaster.Through specific examples such as the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, students will learn about the social and economic impact of major disasters on affected areas, problems with governments and legal systems, and the situation of regional societies and economies afterward.On top of that, we will learn from various angles about the ideal form of reconstruction, the necessary legislation, how to formulate a reconstruction plan, and how to implement it.
- Disaster and Safety (Crisis Management)
- Understand the types and details of disasters, and improve response and resolution capabilities
First of all, think about what a disaster is and what kind of disasters can happen around you.We will also consider the psychological characteristics of disasters, such as how we humans tend to perceive and act when we encounter disasters.In addition, we take up the psychological damage caused by disasters and the problem of mental care for victims, and consider what kind of responses and countermeasures are possible.We aim to improve our ability to respond to crises and solve problems.
Voice of the teacher in charge
The knowledge of disaster psychology is the power to live.
Safety and security can be achieved through learning
A disaster is never a distant event.We live in earthquake-prone Japan, where we are exposed to heavy rains and high temperatures caused by global warming and climate change, and live in dangers such as large-scale traffic disasters, nuclear disasters, and cyber terrorism.Totally unexpected disasters, like the corona pandemic, are right next to us.In an environment like this, is it okay to leave it up to others to protect you and your loved ones?Safety and security are not given by humans.This is something that can be acquired and prepared through learning.The knowledge of disaster psychology is "the power to live", and it can be said that those who acquire it are an asset of society. We hope that you will acquire this “zest for living” during your four years of study.
Prof. Itsuko Domen
●Disaster psychology ●Psychological support method ●Relational administration theory ●Health and medical psychology ●Responsibilities of certified psychologist ●Safety management theory
[Background] Researching narrative exposure therapy, a cognitive-behavioral therapy for PTSD, based on experience at a regional psychiatric hospital that implements psychiatric emergency services.After that, he researched post-disaster PTSD and survivor guilt at the Hyogo Prefectural Psychological Care Center.She is trained in Psychological First Aid, DPAT, Trauma Informed Care, and has a clinical focus on PTSD and Complicated Grief. In April 2020, she took up her post at the university.
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