A gospel-centered approach to administering psychological first aid with therapist Kevin Broderick, featuring Mary Richards as guest host

<p>At some point, most people will <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2022/8/7/23278599/ministering-during-a-crisis-psychological-first-aid-church-leaders-individuals-support-others">experience a traumatic event or critical loss</a>. Experts say that just as some physical traumas need first aid, there are also times when a person may need <a href="https://www.nctsn.org/treatments-and-practices/psychological-first-aid-and-skills-for-psychological-recovery/about-pfa">psychological first aid</a> to validate emotions, reduce stress and foster coping skills. Therapist Kevin Broderick, <a href="https://providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/lds-family-services/sites?lang=eng">Family Services </a>Emergency Response program manager, joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss how evidence-informed, gospel-centered <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/english/charities/pdf/2020/WEL_PD60011068_MinisteringGuideForSomeoneInCrisis_FINAL.pdf?lang=eng">psychological first aid</a> can support individuals in crisis. During his career as a marriage and family therapist, Broderick has responded to local, national and international crises. Speaking with guest host and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a>, Broderick shares experiences, offers five principles of support and details how to find <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/topics/families-and-individuals/lifes-challenges/hope-and-help?lang=eng">resources to learn more</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by<a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/"> KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>