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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
STEP 2
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Set aside any judgments made about the person and their situation
Step 2
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Avoid expressing those judgments
Step 2
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Offer emotional support & practical help with tasks
Step 3
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o Ask the person if they would like information about mental health problems
Step 3
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Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
Step 4
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Tell them about options: ➔ Medication and/or ➔ Talk Therapy
Step 4
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Encourage the person to use self-help strategies and to take care of themselves
Step 5
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Seek the support of family and friends
Step 5
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HELPING RESPONSIBILITY: ETHICAL GUIDELINES " DO"
* 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
Do
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Do or dont Respect a person’s right to make their own decisions
Do
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Do or dont Be aware of and set aside your own biases and prejudices
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
Do
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Do or dont Respect privacy and keep the person’s story confidential, as appropriate
Do
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Do or dont Behave appropriately according to the person’s culture, age, and gender
Do
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Do or dont Exploit your relationship as a helper
Dont
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Do or dont Ask the person for any money or favor for helping them
Dont
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Do or dont Make false promises or give false information
Dont
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Do or dont Exaggerate your skills
Dont
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Do or dont Force help on people, and don’t be intrusive or pushy
Dont
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Do or dont Pressure people to tell you their story
Dont
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Do or dont Share the person’s story with others
Dont
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Do or dont Judge the person for their actions or feelings
Dont
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PFA ACTION PRINCIPLES
Prepare Look Listen Link
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Learn about the crisis event
Prepare
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Learn about available services and supports
Prepare
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Learn about safety and security concerns
Prepare
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Observe for safety
Look
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Observe for people with obvious urgent basic needs
Look
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Observe for people with serious distress reactions
Look
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Make contact with people who may need support
Listen
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Ask about people’s needs and concerns
Listen
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Listen to people and help them feel calm
Listen
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Help people address basic needs and access devices
Link
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Help people cope with problems
Link
61
Give information
Link
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Connect people with loved ones and social support
Link

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