Psychological First Aid
1. Consistence with research evidence on the risk and
resilience following trauma
2. Applicable and practical in field setting
3. Appropriate for developmental levels across the lifespan
4. Cultural informed and delivered in flexible manner
What Is The Best Theory?
1. Humanistic theory because of
the Maslow's hierarchy of
needs where the most basic
needs are the shelter, clothes,
air water, food, sleep, etc.
PFA ACTION PRINCIPLES
LOOK
LISTEN
LINK
Look for safety
Role play: Listening
Link with basic needs
People with obvious
urgent basic needs
Demonstration:
helping people feel
calm.
Support positive coping
Good communication
Link with social support
People with serious
distress reaction
Link with information
THE DO’S AND DON’TS IN PFA
DONT’S
DO’S
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Ask for info and what they need
Listen attentively
Look for safety
Show professional behavior
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No Payment
No Psychological debrief
Don’t be too professional
No details
Offer foods and drinks
No many questions
Don’t handle issues out of
control
• Don’t intrude
Psychological First Aid
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Psychological First Aid
1. Consistence with research evidence on the risk and resilience
following trauma
2. Applicable and practical in field setting
3. Appropriate for developmental levels across the lifespan
4. Cultural informed and delivered in flexible manner
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
1. CONSISTENCE WITH RESEARCH EVIDENCE ON THE RISK
AND RESILIENCE FOLLOWING TRAUMA
2. APPLICABLE AND PRACTICAL IN FIELD SETTING
3. APPROPRIATE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL LEVELS ACROSS
THE LIFESPAN
4. CULTURAL INFORMED AND DELIVERED IN FLEXIBLE
MANNER