What is PFA? Psychological first aid (PFA) describes a humane, supportive response to a fellow human being who is suffering and who may need support. Providing PFA responsibly means:
PFA Action Principles: Prepare
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Ethics Ethical do’s and don’ts are offered as guidance to avoid causing further harm to the person, to provide the best care possible and to act only in their best interest. Offer help in ways that are most appropriate and comfortable to the people you are supporting. Consider what this ethical guidance means in terms of your cultural context. Do’s:
Don’ts:
People who need more than PFA alone: Some people will need much more than PFA alone. Know your limits and ask for help from others who can provide medical or other assistance to save life. People who need more advanced support immediately:
If you are about to be deployed to a crisis or are already working in this area and would like training or support in Psychological first aid then please do get in touch with us today to talk through your needs.
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