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PFA Mobile: Android Version
Type: Mobile App
Lets responders review PFA guidelines and assess their readiness to deliver PFA in the field.
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NCTSN Resources
The following resources on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) were developed by the NCTSN.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Operations Guide Without Appendices
Type: Special Resource
Gives guidance on responding to disaster or terrorism events using the Psychological First Aid intervention. This evidence-informed approach helps to assist children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of disaster and terrorism.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Operations Guide Appendices
Type: Special Resource
Is the full set of appendices for the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide. These appendices are handouts for first responders, adults, children, and professionals responding to, or dealing with the aftermath of a disaster, mass violence, or terrorism event.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Operations Guide Appendix A
Type: Special Resource
Is the first appendix for the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA). This appendix includes information and handouts on the overview of PFA, preparing to deliver PFA, and a quick look at each of the core actions.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Operations Guide Appendix B
Type: Special Resource
Is the second appendix for the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA). This appendix includes information and handouts on service delivery sites and settings.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Operations Guide Appendix C
Type: Special Resource
Is the third appendix in the Psychological First Aid First Operations Guide (PFA). This appendix offers information on PFA provider care.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Operations Guide Appendix D
Type: Special Resource
Is the fourth appendix for the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA). This appendix includes different PFA provider worksheets, such as survivor current needs and the PFA service components provided.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Operations Guide Appendix E
Type: Special Resource
Is the fifth appendix for the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA).
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PFA: Alcohol and Drug Use After Disasters
Type: Fact Sheet
Is a handout from Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA). This handout offers information on alcohol, medication, and drug use after a disaster, as well as tips for those who have had an alcohol or drug problem in the past.
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PFA: Basic Relaxation Techniques
Type: Fact Sheet
Is a handout from Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA). This handout offers brief tips for relaxation for yourself, your children, and ways to make a game out of it.
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PFA: Connecting with Others Giving Social Support
Type: Fact Sheet
Is a handout from Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA).
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PFA: Connecting with Others Seeking Social Support
Type: Fact Sheet
Is a handout from Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA). This handout offers information to survivors on seeking social support, social support options, what survivors can do, what survivors should not do, and ways to get connected.