Learn About Psychological First Aid

Apr 8

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The Psychological First Aid Team has compiled a list of suggested steps for learning about PFA, an important tool for increasing community resilience and care for self and others during a disaster.

Step 1

Participate in one of several free scheduled Introduction to Psychological First Aid Zoom meetings. The next introduction to PFA training is April 20th at 5 pm. There is no need to RSVP.Here is the Zoom invitation:Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/522374800?pwd=L1dCMnoxS25sRnFZTmJGK2xhVTFGUT09Meeting ID: 522 374 800Password: 368126One tap mobile+13462487799,,522374800#,,#,368126# US (Houston)+16699009128,,522374800#,,#,368126# US (San Jose)Dial by your location+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US

Step 2

Consider taking the National Child Traumatic Stress Network's (NCTSN) free full 6-hour online course in Psychological First Aid or downloading their Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide.