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  2. About PFA | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

    www.nctsn.org/treatments-and-practices/psychological-first-aid-and-skills-for...

    Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism.

  3. PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID - PTSD: National Center for PTSD

    www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/type/PFA/PFA_V2.pdf

    Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed1 modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Psychological First Aid is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping.

  4. Psychological First Aid: Process, Uses, Who Does It - Verywell...

    www.verywellhealth.com/psychological-first-aid-5210291

    Psychological first aid (PFA) is a process for helping people after they experience a natural disaster or traumatic event. The goal of PFA is to provide safety, stability, and resources to people in the immediate aftermath of their stressful, disturbing, or life-threatening event.

  5. Psychological first aid - World Health Organization (WHO)

    www.who.int/publications/i/item/psychological-first-aid

    This manual is designed to orient helpers to offer psychological first aid (PFA) to people following a serious crisis event. PFA involves humane, supportive and practical assistance for people who are distressed, in ways that respect their dignity, culture and abilities.

  6. Psychological First Aid Online - SAMHSA

    www.samhsa.gov/resource/dbhis/psychological-first-aid-online

    Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online is an interactive course in which the participant learns about PFA by taking on the role of a provider after a disaster. The course includes expert tips, videos, and activities in support of learning.

  7. Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide - PTSD: National...

    www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/type/psych_firstaid_manual.asp

    An evidence-informed approach for assisting people following a disaster. Intended for mental health specialists, including first responders. PFA includes provider worksheets and survivor handouts.

  8. Psychological First Aid (PFA) - MN Dept. of Health

    www.health.state.mn.us/communities/ep/behavioral/pfa.html

    Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach that is built on the concept of human resilience. PFA aims to reduce stress symptoms and assist in a healthy recovery following a traumatic event, natural disaster, public health emergency, or even a personal crisis.

  9. Psychological first aid - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_first_aid

    According to the NC-PTSD, psychological first aid is an evidence-informed modular approach for assisting people in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism to reduce initial distress and to foster short and long-term adaptive functioning.

  10. Psychological First Aid Course (Johns Hopkins University) | ...

    www.coursera.org/learn/psychological-first-aid

    Learn to provide psychological first aid using the RAPID model: Reflective listening, Assessment, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition. Enhance skills in crisis response, resilience, and self-care.

  11. Introduction and Overview | Psychological First Aid (PFA)

    relief.unboundmedicine.com/relief/view/PTSD-National-Center-for-PTSD/1230010/...

    Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Psychological First Aid is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping.