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Psychological First Aid for Schools(PFA-S) The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD are pleased to make the Psychological First Aid for Schools Field Operations Guide and accompanying handouts available.

Psychological First Aid for Schools(PFA-S)

Psychological First Aid for Schools is an evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of a school crisis, disaster, or terrorism event. The PFA-S Field Manual is divided into the following sections: Introduction and Overview Preparing to Deliver Psychological First Aid The Core Actions Contact and EngagementSafety and ComfortStabilizationInformation Gathering: Current Needs and ConcernsPractical AssistanceConnection with Social SupportsInformation on CopingLinkage with Collaborative Services Appendices Psychological First Aid for Schools—Field Operations Manual- 2nd Edition To order PFA-S Field Manual, click here.

Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide. For Disaster Responders Developed jointly with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, PFA is an evidence-informed modular approach for assisting people in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism: to reduce initial distress, and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning.

Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide

It is for use by first responders, incident command systems, primary and emergency health care providers, school crisis response teams, faith-based organizations, disaster relief organizations, Community Emergency Response Teams, Medical Reserve Corps, and the Citizens Corps in diverse settings. The 5th appendix consists of Handouts for Survivors (PDF). The Psychological First Aid Manual Contents NOTE: PFA is adaptations are available for specific audiences (schools, religious leaders, homeless) and translated into other languages on the National Child Traumatic Stress Network website. Training on PFA Training in PFA: Psychological First Aid Online. For around $10 each. Transactional Analysis Videos. The Counselling Channel. Dedicated to creating awareness of the resources that are available to those who struggle with worry, anxiety, or depression. - ConquerWorry.org. What is Positive Psychology?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Information & Healing (PTSD) - Gift From Within. 7cups. Existential Humanistic Institute Audio & Video. Michael Krasny of KQED Talks with Kirk Schneider July 16, 2013 KQED Host Michael Krasny Interviews Kirk Schneider, EHI's Vice President and Instructor, about his latest book "The Polarized Mind.

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" Listen to this interview on the EHI Blog Interview with Ed Voris, Nader Robert Shabahangi, Patrick Fox, moderated by Dr. Sally Gelardin June 10, 2010 The authors of Conversations with Ed, Waiting for Forgetfulness: Why are We So Afraid of Alzheimer's Disease? Listen to the interview here KQED Radio interviews Kirk Schneider February 4, 2010 In his new book, "Awakening to Awe," psychologist Kirk Schneider chronicles the stories of people who have transformed their lives by making themselves open to humility and wonder. Listen here on KQED New Dimensions Media Host Michael Toms Interviews Kirk Schneider November 2, 2009 Reawakening To Life’s Great Adventure with Kirk J. From the dark terror of his own breakdown, Kirk Schneider has come to live in a state of awe.

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