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1-DAY Psychological First Aid

Psychological First-aid is a training program that equips you to provide appropriate support to those in need after a community disaster such as a cyclone, flood, bush fire or a traumatic event.

What You Will Learn

How to respond to someone experiencing trauma

How to communicate and listen

How to help calm and support someone in the face of disaster

How to link to further professional help when needed

How to help the survivors feel less overwhelmed and able to cope

How to help reduce the initial distress

How to encourage short and long term adaptive functioning

How to take care of yourself

Who should attend

Crisis support workers, volunteers, and members of the community

Those assisting and or supporting those affected by a traumatic event

Community members who may wish to provide assistance during a crisis

Learning Outcomes

Have an understanding of crises and trauma and where PFA fits in

Knowing when and how to do Psychological First Aid

Learn about different levels and the effects of trauma

Understand a range of ethical do’s and don’ts

How to communicate, help, and give practical support that doesn’t intrude

Know if somebody is at risk of suicide

Understand the common reactions for young people and children

How to help people to connect to information, services and social supports

Learn about caring for yourself and others

This workshop is being delivered by a qualified counsellor with many years experience working in community recovery centres during times of natural disasters, and has been proven to make a measurable difference to the mental health impact of traumatic events.

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Face to Face Workshop

You may prefer the personal element of face-to-face training, and the benefit it offers to interaction and engagement. It provides the ability to discuss, collaborate, and practice with the guidance from the facilitator.

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Virtual Workshop

If you are on a tight budget, a virtual workshop may be the most cost-effective way of training your staff. Virtual workshops  provide additional flexibility and allow you to create a team anywhere, anytime.

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Testimonials

Hear from people who have participated in our in-person and online suicide prevention training.

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Mel was amazing, I like how she opened the space for all of the social workers to answer. Liked being able to discuss topics in small groups, like when Mel…
Psychological First Aid
Providing appropriate support after a crisis
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Mel was a delightful presenter. Good time management, clear PowerPoint. A good refresher of the skills we easily forget as busy clinicians
Psychological First Aid
Providing appropriate support after a crisis
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It’s tough to deliver this to a bunch of Social Workers, who are already doing this, but it was great. Thanks
Psychological First Aid
Providing appropriate support after a crisis
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Slides and PowerPoints were excellent. I really enjoyed the training and this will help in my clinical practice for sure. Thanks
Psychological First Aid
Providing appropriate support after a crisis
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Excellent and very important training. Excellent discussions today and multiple models/therapies I’ve taken note of to look into in more detail. I would highly recommend. Mel is a fantastic presenter.…
Psychological First Aid
Providing appropriate support after a crisis
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An informative and well prepared presentation with the right balance of participant engagement.
Psychological First Aid
Providing appropriate support after a crisis

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If you can’t make these dates or you’d like to enquire about a personalised workshop, visit our enquiry page to send our team a message.

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