Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide -link

[Christian Rivers]

Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide

http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/File/MRC_Resources/MRC_PFA.doc

[Christian Rivers]

Re: Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide -link

see also

Medical Reserve Corps Mental Health Workgroup power point link

https://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/2006NLC/PPT/Santucci_Mental_Health.ppt

[Thornton]

Re: Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide -link

Here is a link to a web based training program for Psychological First Aid.

http://www.centerfordisastermedicine.org/pfa/Program_Overview.htm

This self-study program on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Workforce Resilience provides participants with critical information about how to provide support to survivors, their families, and disaster responders in the immediate aftermath of human- and natural-caused tragedies. Individuals affected by a disaster experience a range of emotions and reactions, some of which can result in significant personal, family, and work life challenges. This 75-minute educational program for public health professionals, healthcare workers, first responders, and potential disaster response personnel emphasizes the key components of PFA and the methods for providing emotional and practical support to disaster-affected populations. Additional topics addressed include: the consequences of overlooking mental health needs during disaster, the importance of practicing self-care, and the necessity of building workforce resilience in people whose jobs support effective disaster response.

It comes from the University of Rochester's Center for Disaster Medicine and Emergency Preparedness


Information on the Center's Disaster Mental Health programs can be found on the web link.

http://www.centerfordisastermedicine.org/disaster_mental_health.html

The Department of Psychiatry and the Center for Disaster Medicine and Emergency Preparedness at the University of Rochester Medical Center understands the importance of having a well-formulated plan to respond to the psychological aftermath of disaster. The University of Rochester Disaster Mental Health program provides consultation and technical resources and assistance to public and private agencies in mental health disaster planning, response, and training.

JT

[colormyquilt]

Re: Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide -link

Here is a link to a web based training program for Psychological First Aid.

http://www.centerfordisastermedicine.org/pfa/Program_Overview.htm

It comes from the University of Rochester's Center for Disaster Medicine and Emergency Preparedness


Information on the Center's Disaster Mental Health programs can be found on the web link.

http://www.centerfordisastermedicine...al_health.html

JT

Excellent post. Audio-visual presentation. Bump this.

[colormyquilt]

Re: Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide -link

Bump this.

[senegal1]

Re: Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide -link

kick -- another good thread I remember from about 2 years ago.

[stormriderfla]

Re: Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide -link

Thanks for posting the link. This would be a good course for EMI to have. It was good info.