Psychological First Aid (PFA) ECHO (Summer 2021)

Session 1 discucsses trauma, risk factors, what is PFA, who can deliver PFA, where PFA can be delivered. Also focus on PFA core actions of contact and engagment. 

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Session 2 focuses on core actions Safety & Comfort as well as Stabilaztion. Acute grief reactions and grounding exercises are also discussed. 

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Session 3 focuses on core actions Information Gathering, Practical Assistance, and Connection with Social Supports. 

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Session 4 focuses on core actions Information on Coping and Linkages with Collaborative Services. 

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Resource links: 

• Psychological First Aid manual
• Understanding Child Trauma - National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (SAMHSA)
• Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services (SAMHSA) 
• Pause-Reset-Nourish to promote wellbeing