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Annotation:This basic training in psychological first aid for COVID-19 outbreak response package was developed in response to the urgent need for training on how to support people in distress because of the COVID-19 outbreak. It includes interactive online training using the accompanying PowerPoints, videos, and participants' worksheet, or the training can be recorded for participants to follow when it fits their schedule....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This two-part webinar discusses how vital mental health and psychosocial support are in coronavirus (COVID-19) response, and details best practices and experiences from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, Hong Kong Red Cross, Japanese Red Cross Society, and Canadian Red Cross in relation to the current COVID-19 outbreak. Speakers also discuss the role National Societies have in the provision of psychosocial support in quarantine situations....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This 65-page training module, part of a four-module training, enables participants to assess if a psychological first aid (PFA) and support meeting is needed; prepare for a PFA and support meeting; run a PFA and support meeting; manage time and facilitate the meeting so everyone feels included; handle difficult reactions and disclosures; manage group participation, dynamics, and interactions; promote peer support; provide PFA to individuals and support to the group at the same time; and know when and how to refer a person for additional help....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This 146-page manual presents the information needed to run the 2.5-day Seven Moves: Protection, Gender and Inclusion in Emergencies training course. It contains background on the training, sample agenda, detailed session outlines, tools and external resources, and suggested variations that facilitators can use to contextualize or adapt the training based on the participants. The aim of the training program is to raise awareness, enhance knowledge, build skills, and change behavior in relation to protection, gender, and inclusion in emergency programming....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This 106-page guide is the reference book for a training package for the staff and volunteers of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other organizations working in situations where psychological first aid (PFA) may be relevant. Chapter topics include crises and reactions, providing psychological first aid, complex reactions and situations, children, psychological first aid in groups, and do no harm....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This 47-page training introduces participants to psychological first aid (PFA) for children. It aims to enable participants to know more about children’s reactions to distress; know what PFA for children is and what it is not; understand the three action principles of Look, Listen, and Link in relation to children; practice providing PFA to a child and caregiver in distress; consider complex reactions and situations; and be aware of the importance of self-care when helping others....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This 44-page training introduces participants to basic psychological first aid (PFA). It aims to enable participants to know more about reactions to distress; know what psychological first aid is and what it is not; understand the three action principles of Look, Listen, and Link; practice providing PFA to someone in distress; consider complex reactions and situations; and be aware of the importance of self-care when helping others....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This 36-page training module introduces participants to basic skills in psychological first aid (PFA). It is suitable for all Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers working in any sector. It aims to enable participants to know what psychological first aid is and what it is not; understand the three action principles of Look, Listen, and Link; practice providing PFA to someone in distress; and be aware of the importance of self-care when helping others. This training module is the first of four on psychological first aid....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This one-hour, five-minute webinar features experts who discuss the five essential elements of psychosocial support after disasters or other traumatic events: a sense of safety; calming; self- and community efficacy; social connectedness; and hope. They describe how the five principles have been used, or misused; if they are useful and appropriate in measuring outcomes of psychosocial interventions; and what is next for mental health and psychosocial support research....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This 32-page manual provides an overview of the principles that guide the delivery of first aid to those in need. Topics cover Principles of First Aid, Psychological First Aid, Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid for Burns and Scalds, Basic First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds, Basic First Aid for Choking, and Basic First Aid Kit....[See more] [See less]