Natural Disasters

natural disasters

Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide [1]
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach for assisting survivors of disaster and terrorism. PFA was developed in partnership with the National Center for PTSD [2]. Access all versions of Psychological First Aid (PFA), including translations and adaptations here [1].
Psychological First Aid Online is a free 6-hour interactive course in the Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma [3] that puts the participant in the role of a provider in a post-disaster scene. Appropriate for those new to disaster response and seasoned professionals, PFA Online features activities, video demonstrations, and tips from trauma experts and survivors. This project was funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [4], the National Center for PTSD [2], and the National Association of County and City Health Officials [5]. [6]
PFA Mobile™ [7]
Following disasters or emergencies, the PFA Mobile™ app can assist responders who provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to adults, families, and children. Materials in PFA Mobile™ are adapted from the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (2nd Edition).
Terrorism, Disaster, and Children Speaker Series flier [8] (PDF)
[9]