Stress, grief, loss, and past traumas have a powerful impact on a person’s ability to cope in the wake of a traumatic event. As service providers, we need to be prepared to support the individuals that we serve – and one another – through challenging times.

Over the past two decades, a comprehensive analysis of the traditional Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD-CISM) model commonly used by First Responders has highlighted some potentially harmful consequences of the post-event debriefing components of the protocol. Best practice recommendations now suggest that this element be replaced Psychological First Aid (PFA). This introductory webinar will teach participants the basics of PFA and provide strategies for supporting ourselves and others through difficult times.

 

Learners will:

• Learn the Eight Key Steps of Psychological First Aid
• Discuss pros & cons regarding CISD-CISM and the case for why PFA should be used instead
• Obtain strategies to manage their own reactions, acknowledge their need to debrief, and offer support

 

Who should attend: All staff of family resource center (FRCs), child abuse prevention councils (CAPCs), and other child- and family-serving organizations.

 

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Training Materials & Resources

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