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RAPID model
The Johns Hopkins RAPID PFA Model is a psychological first aid (PFA) model aimed at providing psychological support to a person in acute psychological distress.
In the context of psychoactive drugs, it can be used by trip sitters to stabilize drug users experiencing anxiety, panic, or a bad trip.
RAPID is an acronym that denotes the model's five phases: Rapport and reflective listening, Assessment, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition.
R—Establishing Rapport and Reflective Listening
A—Assessment. Listening to the Story
P—Psychological Triage. Prioritization
I—Intervention Tactics to Stabilize and Mitigate Acute Distress
D—Disposition and Facilitating Access to Continued Care
References
Everly, G. S., Lating, J. M. (2017). The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid. United States: Johns Hopkins University Press.