Coquitlam Public Library

Psychological First Aid I: Goals and Guidelines

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Psychological First Aid I: Goals and Guidelines

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Originally produced by Cavalcade Productions in 2011

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This program describes how psychological first aid evolved, and explains for whom it's designed, who can deliver it, and when and where it should be used. Contents PFA: What, Who, When, Where? Goals: establish human connection, provide safety and comfort, calm and orient, meet immediate needs, provide practical assistance, facilitate social support, link with needed services, promote adaptive coping Guidelines: model healthy responses, maintain confidentiality, stay in role, observe; don't intrude, avoidance or flooding, acknowledge successes How to Talk, How to Listen

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