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European Trauma Association launched
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London Regional Transport
European Trauma Association launched
London Transport's Counselling and Trauma Unit announce the launch of the first European Association today (Monday, 6 October 1997) for professionals dealing with the trauma that follows major disasters.
The launch of the European Trauma Practitioner's Association (ETPA) follows a highly successful three day conference hosted by London Transport last weekend, which brought together trauma experts from all over Europe to examine trauma counselling.
Key speakers at the conference, Professor Charles Figley and Professor Yvonne McEwen, have given their personal approval to the new body and will sit on the Association's steering committee.
Professors Figley and McEwen are leading figures in the trauma debate. Professor Figley is founder of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, while Professor McEwen sensationally raised concerns about how trauma counselling is practised, using the conference to call for a government inquiry into the issue.
Welcoming the new association, Professor McEwen says: "A lack of victim protection and professional surveillance over the last 10 years has been a real problem. I whole heartedly support this initiative and the work London Transport are doing in this field. It is the first professional, constructive step that has been taken to address this issue in many years."
London Transport, itself a world leader in helping staff through emotional and psychological problems following a major tragedy, in or outside work, has long recognised the need for a body to represent individuals involved in the field of trauma care.
Guy Harrington, Head, London Transport Counselling and Trauma Unit says: "There is a real need for an organisation which is above professional self interest, is client focused and seeks to set and maintain standards in this field - both in training and in practice.
"Such standards will help guard against the unethical charlatans who so unfairly misrepresent the valid work carried out by counsellors and other carers working in this field."
ETPA holds its first meeting in December at London Transport's Headquarters, 55 Broadway, London.
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