Psychological First Aid Training Course

Psychological first aid is an approach to helping people affected by an emergency, disaster or traumatic event. It includes basic principles of support to reduce the impact of trauma and promote natural recovery for individuals, workplaces and communities.

Free 6-hour Course

Monday 29 May, 5.30 - 8.30 PM &

Tuesday 30 May, 5.30 - 8.30 PM

What you will learn:

• Rationale for psychological first aid

• Five elements of psychological first aid

• Crisis, complex situations and reactions

• Psychological first aid action principles

• Supporting vulnerable people in disasters

• Cultural and ethical considerations for psychological first aid

• Privacy and confidentiality considerations for psychological first aid

• Taking care after an event

Suitable for individuals and businesses with little or no mental health training and does not require a prior qualification. If you work with people who have experienced trauma, or you want to be prepared to assist people in need, this is the course for you!

Bookings Essential

Further Information

Kate Lemerle on 50506 or via email redcrossnorfolkisland@gmail.com

Registration closes: 26 May 2023