Supporting Students in Distress: The Importance of Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Overview
We have been hearing from teachers about how impossible it has been trying to teach students during this time, when our world has been turned upside down dealing with COVID-19. Here to share helpful communication tips educators can use during this time is Pamela Vona, MPH, MA, Director of the Center for Safe and Resilience Schools and Workplaces.
Recorded on: 4/7/2020
Learning objectives
- Describe the essential elements of Psychological First Aid- Listen, Protect, Connect, Model, & Teach (PFA) to support students and educators and promote a sense of safety and security
- Demonstrate examples of COVID-19-specific PFA engagement tools
- List techniques to be able to regulate one's self in order to utilize PFA