Psychological First Aid for Everyone

Type:
  Course
Duration:
1 hour
CE credits:
Not currently offered
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Megan Cox, MA and Pip Keogh, MSocSc, YCW
Also available in:
Español
Relevant categories:
Community Engagement
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Overview

This is a course for everyone to learn and apply Psychological First Aid skills to effectively provide emotional and informational support to others experiencing disaster-related stress. After completing the course, you will be able to identify when to refer for mental and medical health services and apply stress-management and self-care skills care for themselves.

  Keywords: communication, professional, stress, support
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Learning objectives

  • Provide a framework for understanding factors that affect the stress responses of the people you serve
  • Obtain practical skills to provide basic care, comfort, and support to people experiencing disaster-related stress
  • Identify when to refer someone for mental and medical health support
  • Use stress management and self-care skills to maintain your wellbeing and support your colleagues

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