Skills for Psychological Recovery Archives

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

This resource provides practical guidance for school staff to assist students and parents in managing the emotional effects of disasters, violence, or terrorism. Utilizing the Psychological First Aid approach, it offers immediate support while fostering long-term recovery. The manual features comprehensive information and useful handouts. Source: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/psychological-first-aid-schools-pfa-s-field-operations-guide

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PFA: Basic Relaxation Techniques

Kait Bilston

This resource, adapted from the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (PFA), provides relaxation techniques for both adults and children. It offers tips on how to incorporate relaxation into daily routines and even turn it into a fun game. Source: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-basic-relaxation-techniques

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Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) Online

Beth Lowder

A 5-hour interactive course designed for mental health providers to help survivors gain skills to manage distress and cope with post-disaster stress and adversity. This course is for individuals who want to learn about using Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR), learning the goals and rationale of each core skill, delivering SPR, and supporting survivors in

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