Psychological First Aid
Look, Listen, Link, Live model – to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing to cope with the effects of stress
This course equips learners in developing a personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief on others, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection. Learners will be introduced to the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model – a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing that teaches learners how to support themselves and others to cope with the effects of various types of stress. The course uses primarily case-based learning and includes the latest evidence from the international community.
Course Content
Case-based learning and discussion will be tailored to the audience and include the following content:
- Introduction to Red Cross
- Case Studies
- Psychological First Aid
- Operational Principles
- Stress, Distress
- Loss and Grief
- Trauma
- Indicators
- Vulnerable Populations
- Supportive Communication
- Look, Listen, Link, Live
- Resiliency and Protective Factors
- Protection
- Policies, Legislation
- Self-Care
Completion
- Successfully participate in 100% of the in-class course
- Successfully complete the online course: Psychological First Aid – Self-Care (required for blended option only)
Certification
3-year certification in Psychological First Aid
Participant Materials
- Psychological First Aid Workbook (print)
- Look, Listen, Link, Live cards
- Psychological First Aid–Self-Care online course (required for blended option)
- Psychological First Aid–Caring for Others online course (optional)
Audience
Course is adaptable to all audiences
(Youth, Workplace, Professional Responder)
(Youth, Workplace, Professional Responder)
Duration
12 hours in-class
OR
45-90 minutes online learning and 7 hours in-class
OR
45-90 minutes online learning and 7 hours in-class
Instructor
Psychological First Aid Instructor
Prerequisite
16 years of age (recommended)
Psychological First Aid – Self-Care online course (required for blended option only)
Standard Classes
Traditional full-sized classes, with lots of student participation and group work. Cost $175.00
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