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Psychological First Aid for Schools(PFA-S)

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD are pleased to make the Psychological First Aid for Schools Field Operations Guide and accompanying handouts available. Psychological First Aid for Schools is an evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of a school crisis, disaster, or terrorism event.

The PFA-S Field Manual is divided into the following sections:

Introduction and Overview

Preparing to Deliver Psychological First Aid

The Core Actions

  • Contact and Engagement
  • Safety and Comfort
  • Stabilization
  • Information Gathering: Current Needs and Concerns
  • Practical Assistance
  • Connection with Social Supports
  • Information on Coping
  • Linkage with Collaborative Services
     

Appendices

 

Psychological First Aid for Schools—Field Operations Manual- 2nd Edition
 

PFA-S Manual complete with Appendices [1]
PFA-S Manual without Appendices [2]
Appendices A – C [3]
Appendix A – Recommendations for School Staff [4]
Appendix B – Guidelines for Using PFA-S in a Group Format [5]
Appendix C – Handouts and Worksheets [6]
C1 – Provider Worksheet – Survivor Current Needs [7]
C2 – Provider Self-Care [8]
C3 – Connecting with Others: For Adults [9]
C4 – Connecting with Others: For Students [10]
C5 – When Terrible Things Happen: For Adults [11]
C6 – When Terrible Things Happen: For Students [12]
C7 – Helping Your Family Cope: For Parents [13]
C8 – Tips for Relaxation [14]

To order PFA-S Field Manual, click here [15]. [15]

Source URL (retrieved on 05/26/2013 - 02:07): http://nctsn.org/content/psychological-first-aid-schoolspfa

Links:
[1] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/1-PFA_for_Schools_final.pdf&nid=1212
[2] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/2-PFA_for_Schools_without_appendices.pdf&nid=1212
[3] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/3-PFA_for_Schools_appendices.pdf&nid=1212
[4] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/4-PFA_for_Schools_appendicesA.pdf&nid=1212
[5] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/5-PFA_for_Schools_appendicesB.pdf&nid=1212
[6] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/6-PFA_for_Schools_appendicesC.pdf&nid=1212
[7] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/7-PFA_for_Schools_provider-worksheet.pdf&nid=1212
[8] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/8-PFA_for_Schools_provider-care.pdf&nid=1212
[9] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/9-PFA_for_Schools_connecting-adults.pdf&nid=1212
[10] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/10-PFA_for_Schools_connecting-students.pdf&nid=1212
[11] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/11-PFA_for_Schools_terrible_things_adults.pdf&nid=1212
[12] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/12-PFA_for_Schools_terrible_things_students.pdf&nid=1212
[13] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/13-PFA_for_Schools_family_coping_parents.pdf&nid=1212
[14] http://nctsn.org/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/pfa/school/14-PFA_for_Schools_relaxation.pdf&nid=1212
[15] http://www.castlepress.net/4dcgi/login/nctsn/14292