Dec 10, 2025 · Psychological first aid (PFA) is a process used to ensure safety and help people cope after a disaster or traumatic event. Learn about PFA and who uses it.

Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online is 5-hour interactive online course that helps participants learn the core actions of PFA and describes ways to apply them in different post-disaster …

Mar 26, 2025 · Developed jointly with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, PFA is an evidence-informed modular approach for assisting people in the immediate aftermath of …

“PFA is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping. PFA does not assume that all survivors will …

Oct 3, 2022 · Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach that is built on the concept of human resilience. PFA aims to reduce stress symptoms and assist in a healthy …

Learn how to provide psychological support during emergencies in this course from Johns Hopkins University. Understand the RAPID model and develop practical response skills.

According to the NCTSN and NC-PTSD, psychological first aid is an evidence-informed modular approach for assisting people in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism to reduce …

Feb 21, 2025 · The course includes expert tips, videos, and activities in support of learning. The course is available free of charge; however, to complete a course, you must create a NCTSN …

Jan 15, 2025 · Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a structured approach to helping individuals cope with distressing events by offering emotional support, ensuring safety, and guiding them …

Apr 14, 2025 · That's where Psychological First Aid (PFA) comes in. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), PFA is a humane, supportive, and practical approach to helping …