Psychological First Aid
Psychological first aid is a humane, supportive and practical response to an individual who is in distress and in need of support.
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Description
Delivery: 3.5 hours via face-to-face classroom
Audience: Anyone, 18 years +
Just as medical first aid is applied to those facing physical trauma, Psychological First Aid (PFA) offers an immediate response to the psychological distress of those experiencing crisis.
PFA aims to:
• Reduce the initial distress
• Foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning
• Minimise the risk of further harm
Psychological First Aid is appropriate in any scenario where someone has been recently exposed to a highly distressing event. PFA can be applied to both children and adults, and to all cultural backgrounds.
