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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

Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=1212&k=1619460689

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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