Understanding Psychological First Aid - Warwick

Step up and Help in Times of Disaster

Core Skill for Evac Centre Reservists

Evacuation centres can be a unique and challenging environment to work in. 

This one-day workshop will provide practical skills for supporting community, friends and family as they recover. 

Who is it for?

Anyone in the community who has completed the following pre-requisite course(s):

• 'Evacuation Centre Training'

N.B. The next scheduled Evacuation Centre Training course is on Thursday, 18th September. Register Here

What is covered?

• The aim of the training is to give participants an understanding of the principles of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and how and when to provide PFA.

The training

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a psychosocial support activity that helps people affected by an emergency, disaster or traumatic event.

PFA is useful as the first thing that you might do with individuals or families following a disaster. It is most widely used in the first hours, days and weeks following an event.

This Red Cross training is a key skill for anyone who has completed the Evacuation Centre Training course.

Further info, "ABC: Psychological first aid keeps communities calm in a crisis: Red Cross"