When we experience a traumatic event, something that's a significant or critical loss or trauma,

sometimes we take a hit that we just don't know what to do with.

It just hurts so deep.

So psychological first aid has been developed to provide that initial support, that initial care.

Well, I recognize that we are living in perilous times.

There are a lot of mental, emotional, social wounds happening at this stage of our experience.

What we're going to need to do is be sure that we understand how to help and care for each other.

As we work to gather Israel, we need to be a refuge from the storm so that we can comfort those in need a comfort.

I'm Sarah Jane Weaver, editor of the church news.

Welcome to the church news podcast.

We are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Psychological first aid is an evidence-informed approach to help after any traumatic event. Like with medical first aid, it was developed to meet immediate

crisis needs by reducing distress and fostering coping skills. Kevin Broderick, who has responded

to local, national and international crises, joins this episode of the Church News podcast to talk

about this very needed service. He is a licensed marriage and family

therapist who earned a bachelor's degree in family science from Brigham Young University

and a master's degree in family and child development from Virginia Tech University. During the

past quarter of a century, he has worked for family services of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints, currently serving as the program manager for Family Services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, currently serving as the

program manager for Family Services Emergency Response Emotional Care. He is joined today by

Church News reporter Mary Richards, who will serve as the guest host for this podcast. In addition to

many other specialties, Mary covers welfare and self-reliance and the church's

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