Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thycaud, Jeevani center for student well being conducted an expert talk on the topic - " Psychological first aid " on 17/03/2023 at 2.30 PM.
Do I need to have a degree to use PFA?
No, Psychological First Aid does not rely on direct services by mental health professionals, but rather on skills that most of us already have.
Who needs PFA?
Psychological First Aid can help everyone—children, adolescents, adults, elders, families, and communities who have been exposed to a traumatic or emergency incident, including responders and support service providers.
Is there a different PFA for children?
Psychological First Aid for children and adolescents uses the same basic core strategies of: safety; calm & comfort; connectedness; self-empowerment; and hope, but with modifications to make them developmentally and age level appropriate.
Where do you use PFA?
Psychological First Aid is designed to be simple and practical so that it can be used in any setting. Psychological First Aid can be provided anywhere that trauma survivors can be found - in shelters, schools, hospitals, private homes, the workplace, and community settings.
Is PFA administered differently amongst different cultures?
Psychological First Aid encourages the use of “Cultural Leaders” for the provision of PFA services within various cultural groups. While the core strategies remain the same, inter-personal interaction and written communication should be adapted to respect and fit the needs of the impacted culture.
What do I do if someone needs more help than I can give?
When in doubt – consult! While most people will recover on their own from a traumatic incident, some people may need more intensive or professional support services.
If you feel that someone needs more help than you are qualified to provide, speak with your supervisor or a mental health professional on how to best assist the individual, or how to refer them to on to professional mental health services.
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