Primeros Auxilios en Orientación. Un Modelo de Trabajo en Asesoramiento y Consulta Psicosocial
First Aid in Counseling. A Working Model in Psychosocial Counseling and Consultation
Abstract
In an increasingly complex and fast-paced world, people face a variety of crisis situations that can affect their emotional and mental well-being. In this context, psychosocial counseling and guidance are presented as tools to address the needs of individuals and communities. This research aims to implement a psychosocial counseling and consultation model focused on early intervention in mental health. Based on the premise that counseling plays a vital role in preventing and managing situations that threaten a person's comprehensive development, it is necessary to envision a model that trains counseling professionals to provide timely and effective care. This model is based on three fundamental pillars: (1) Recognition of warning signs; (2) Application of first aid techniques through counseling based on educational principles; and (3) Referral to specialized services when necessary. The results demonstrate that, by receiving training from the educational model, counselors can acquire the necessary skills to detect mental health indicators, provide psychosocial and emotional support, and direct individuals to appropriate specialized resources and treatments. In conclusion, the suggested protocol for the professional practice of guidance with an educational basis is highlighted, which contributes to the development of human potential through the discovery of individual abilities and courses of action.
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