10 Tips for Teaching the Psychological First Aid Model

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The Psychological First Aid (PFA) Model is designed to provide immediate support to students, staff, and families after a disaster. It consists of five steps: Listen, Protect, Connect, Model, and Teach, aimed at reducing distress and facilitating a return to normal activities. The model emphasizes listening, establishing safety, building connections, modeling positive behavior, and educating about traumatic stress. Implementing the PFA model involves listening to concerns, protecting individuals from re-traumatization, connecting with the community, and training staff to recognize signs of trauma.

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Hazard: Trauma

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disasters; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)

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