Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a practical, flexible, and recommended approach to helping people in the immediate aftermath of trauma. It can be delivered by both lay and professional helpers.

PFA helps to reduce the initial distress and assists people to cope better in the days and weeks following a traumatic event, such as a disaster, workplace accident, or assault. Helpers trained in PFA ensure safety, provide emotional comfort and support, and offer practical advice and assistance to address people’s immediate needs.

In this workshop, you will learn core skills of PFA, including simple psychological strategies, and gain the confidence to provide assistance and support to individuals affected by trauma.

A comprehensive training manual with tools and handouts is provided.

Course content

How people respond to trauma
Providing PFA safely and effectively
Listening and communication skills
Skills to help calm and support others
Looking after yourself

Who should attend?

First responders
Peer supporters
Crisis response team members
Disaster relief providers
Primary care, emergency, and mental health providers
Employee Assistance Program providers
Workplace managers and supervisors

Duration

1 Day Workshop

Continuing Professional Development

The training provides a total of 7 CPD hours.

Phoenix Australia choose to manage their events via the Humanitix platform, an Australian social business who use ticketing fees to support education for children across the world.

Refunds and cancellation

Please understand, as a not-for-profit, our cancellation policies are necessary to ensure the viability of our workshops, as delivery is dependent on minimum numbers. Phoenix Australia provides a full refund if cancellation is received 20 business days prior to the workshop date. For full cancellation & refund details please click here https://www.phoenixaustralia.o...