Just as CPR is used in circumstances to restart the physical heart, emotional CPR is a way to restart the emotional heart and reconnect with family, friends colleagues and our communities.
There are many types of mental health training and you might wonder how eCPR is different. Whilst each of mental health training often targets specific aspects of mental health , emotional CPR is much more holistic and is often the foundation of each and every other training - it creates the gold standard by connecting "heart to heart" first and foremost.
Comparing the eCPR approach versus the Conventional Approach
| eCPR Approach | Conventional Approach | |
| Expressing Emotions | Show emotional response but stay focused on the person needing assistance | Try to maintain objectivity and suppress feelings |
| Use of Power | Power with—we can figure this out together | Power over—I am going to fix you |
| Sharing lived experiences | Share as a means of connecting with and empowering other person | Keep your experience to yourself—don’t share |
| Belief | Holistic belief that the person is resourceful, has a good mind, and can figure it out | Belief that person is broken and cannot figure out what to do without professional help |
| Use of Labeling and Categories | Avoided because it can diminish human connection | Typically used, following Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) or International Classification of Diseases (ICD) criteria |
| Training | Community focused: wisdom from life experience, eCPR training, and other trainings, such as Intentional Peer Support | Expert focused: professional or pathology model training |
| Accessibility | Inclusive, sensitive, culturally empathetic, individualized | Structured, ethnocentric, institutional |
How long does the training take?
Either a 2-day in person training or a 3 x 4 hour online training can be booked.
If you want to find out more about timings, cost, or delivery please email at info@familiesintrauma, or book online through our booking system.
Our first group of Fife-based eCPR participants receiving their certificates in early 2021.
Please get in touch if you have any questions. We are more than happy to help in any way we can.
