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It is a technique designed to reduce the occurrence of Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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.PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA)

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PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA) was developed by the

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National Center for Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder (NC-PTSD)

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PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA) was developed by the National Center for Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder (NC-PTSD) in

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2006

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A section of the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs

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PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA)

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Goals of PFA

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o To reduce the initial distress caused by the
traumatic events
o To foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning
and coping

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Psychological first aid does assume that the recipients will develop severe mental health problems or long-term difficulties in recovery

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False does not

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Psychological first aid may experience a broad range of early reactions

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True

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Some of these reactions will cause
enough distress to, do not interfere with
adaptive coping

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False interfere

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∙ It is a supportive and compassionate presence designed to
do three (3) things:

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  1. Stabilize (prevent the stress from worsening)
  2. Mitigate (de-escalate and dampen) acute distress
  3. Facilitate access to continued supportive care, if
    necessary
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A psychological bandage

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Psychological first aid

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What is Psychological First Aid (PFA)?

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∙ It is a non-intrusive practical care and support
∙ It is assessing needs and concerns
∙ It is listening 👂 but NOT pressuring people to talk
∙ It is comforting people and helping them to feel calm
∙ It is helping people connect to information, services, and
social supports
∙ It is protecting people from further harm

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What is NOT Psychological First Aid (PFA)?

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∙ NOT something only professionals can do
∙ NOT professional counseling
∙ NOT a clinical or psychiatric intervention
o Although, can be part of a good clinical care
∙ NOT “psychological debriefing”
∙ NOT asking people to analyze what happened or put time
and events in order
∙ NOT pressuring people to tell you their story, or asking
details about how they feel or what happened

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Who can benefit from PFA?

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Boys, girls, women, and men who have recently
experienced a crisis event and are distressed

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When should PFA be provided?

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When encountering a person in distress, usually
immediately following a crisis event

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Where should PFA be provided?

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Anywhere that is safe for the helper and affected
person, ideally with privacy as appropriate to the situation

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PFA includes basic information-gathering techniques to:

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o Help providers make rapid assessments of
immediate concerns and needs, and
o Implement supportive activities in a flexible manner

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PFA relies on _ that
can be provided in a variety of settings

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Field-tested, evidence-informed strategies

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PFA emphasizes _ for various ages and backgrounds

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developmentally and culturally appropriate
interventions

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“Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person
before medical treatment can be obtained, Psychological
First Aid is not given until appropriate treatment is found or until
the crisis is resolved.”

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False given

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Three (3) Scenarios of PFA

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  1. Sometimes a person may approach you and ask for
    assistance
  2. Someone approaches you on someone else’s behalf
  3. You see someone who looks or sounds distressed
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Approach the person

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Step I

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Look out for and assess any crises

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Step 1

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Assist the person in dealing with them

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Step 1

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Make sure the person is NOT at risk of harming
themselves or others

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Step 1

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Listen non-judgmentally

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STEP 2

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Set aside any judgments made about the person
and their situation

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Step 2

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Avoid expressing those judgments

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Step 2

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Offer emotional support & practical help with tasks

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Step 3

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o Ask the person if they would like information
about mental health problems

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Step 3

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Encourage the person to get appropriate
professional help

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Step 4

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Tell them about options:
➔ Medication and/or
➔ Talk Therapy

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Step 4

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Encourage the person to use self-help strategies
and to take care of themselves

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Step 5

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Seek the support of family and friends

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Step 5

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HELPING RESPONSIBILITY: ETHICAL GUIDELINES
“ DO”

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  • Behonest and trustworthy
    o Respect a person’s right to make their own decisions
    o Be aware of and set aside your own biases and prejudices
    o Make it clear to people that even if they refuse help now,
    they can still access help in the future
    o Respect privacy and keep the person’s story confidential,
    as appropriate
    o Behave appropriately according to the person’s culture,
    age, and gender
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Do or dont
Be honest and trustworthy

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Do

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Do or dont
Respect a person’s right to make their own decisions

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Do

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Do or dont
Be aware of and set aside your own biases and prejudices

A

Do

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Do or dont
Make it clear to people that even if they refuse help now,
they can still access help in the future

A

Do

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Q

Do or dont
Respect privacy and keep the person’s story confidential,
as appropriate

A

Do

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Do or dont
Behave appropriately according to the person’s culture,
age, and gender

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Do

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Do or dont
Exploit your relationship as a helper

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Dont

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Do or dont
Ask the person for any money or favor for helping them

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Dont

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Do or dont
Make false promises or give false information

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Dont

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Do or dont
Exaggerate your skills

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Dont

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Do or dont
Force help on people, and don’t be intrusive or pushy

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Dont

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Do or dont
Pressure people to tell you their story

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Dont

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Do or dont
Share the person’s story with others

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Dont

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Do or dont
Judge the person for their actions or feelings

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Dont

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PFA ACTION PRINCIPLES

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Prepare
Look
Listen
Link

50
Q

Learn about the crisis event

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Prepare

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Learn about available services and supports

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Prepare

52
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Learn about safety and security concerns

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Prepare

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Observe for safety

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Look

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Observe for people with obvious urgent basic needs

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Look

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Observe for people with serious distress reactions

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Look

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Make contact with people who may need support

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Listen

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Ask about people’s needs and concerns

A

Listen

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Listen to people and help them feel calm

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Listen

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Help people address basic needs and access devices

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Link

60
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Help people cope with problems

A

Link

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Give information

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Link

62
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Connect people with loved ones and social support

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Link

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