Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) Field Operations Guide

Date

2017

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Volume Title

Publisher

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Abstract

Provides guidance on responding to disaster, violence, or terrorism events using the Psychological First Aid intervention. This version gives school administrators, educators, and staff practical assistance to meet immediate needs and concerns, reduce distress, and foster adaptive coping in the wake of a disaster. The manual includes in-depth information about each of the eight core actions and accompanying handouts for administrators, school staff, educators, students, and parents and caregivers

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Keywords

trauma, educators, schools, disaster, violence

Citation

National Child Traumatic Stress Network. (2017). Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) Field Operations Guide.

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