Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
An online psychological first aid training from UK Health Security Agency available for anyone supporting somebody experiencing a traumatic event, such as an emergency or personal crisis. This training will equip staff to provide support and recognise people at risk of distress. It follows a globally recommended model for supporting people during emergencies.
3 weeks, 1 hour per week
Richard Amlot
Deputy Director, Behavioural Science and Insights Unit (BSIU)
UK Health Security Agency
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of what Psychological First Aid is
- Identify for whom it is suited and how to help them
- Identify how to better support yourself and peers in such crises
- Engage with further reading into psychosocial support in different contexts
Syllabus
- What is psychological first aid?
- How do emergencies impact mental health?
- The psychological first aid stages: Prepare, Look, Listen, Link
- Supporting yourself and others
- Example scenarios
Anyone can use this approach. The following is what you will need to use PFA:
- Be a good listener. An important part of PFA is identifying what help and support each person requires.
- Have the ability to encourage active coping by, for instance, helping people make decisions about the next steps they will take.
- Encourage and help people to connect with their loved ones, or community and spiritual supports. Be aware of people’s cultural preferences and needs, and adopt a non-judgemental approach.
- Know how to look after your own wellbeing and access support through friends, family, supervision or managers.
Issued on 11th October 2023
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